Join the family as a Senior Early Years Practitioner at Nanny Bears Hope Hall Pre-School!
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career?
Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner or Room Lead looking to progress into a senior role where you can continue working directly with children while helping to lead and inspire a team?
At Nanny Bears, we believe exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. We recruit based on values and attitude, bringing together passionate, positive and like-minded individuals who are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is cared for as if they were one of our own.
Our wonderful Hope Hall Pre-School is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our leadership team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about outstanding childcare and enjoys supporting colleagues, leading by example and helping to create an exceptional environment for children and families.
About the Role
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
As our Senior Early Years Practitioner, you will have your own key group of children, supporting their learning and development while playing an important role in leading the team and maintaining the high standards that Nanny Bears is known for.
Working closely with the management team, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the pre-school, providing guidance, encouragement and support to colleagues while modelling outstanding practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a Key Person for your own group of children, building strong partnerships with families.
- Supporting the day-to-day leadership of the pre-school team, leading by example and promoting a positive, collaborative working environment.
- Motivating, mentoring and supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding care and education.
- Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Supporting children's learning, development and school readiness through meaningful interactions.
- Creating a calm, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and inspired.
- Supporting the management team with maintaining high standards of practice, safeguarding and compliance.
- Encouraging creativity, curiosity, independence and confidence throughout the setting.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and families to achieve the best outcomes for every child.
- Embracing the Nanny Bears ethos by creating a true home-from-home environment.
This role is perfect for an experienced practitioner who is ready to take on greater responsibility while continuing to spend the majority of their time working directly with children.
Why Join Nanny Bears?
At Nanny Bears, we do things differently.
Our settings are relaxed, welcoming and family-focused. We believe our team should feel just as supported as the children in our care, creating a workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work and feels valued for the difference they make every day.
Benefits
- Your family is our family – support for life's challenges both inside and outside of work.
- Wellbeing matters – regular social events, team-building activities, wellbeing baskets and access to free counselling support.
- Personal growth – ongoing training, leadership development and career progression opportunities.
- Recognition and reward – loyalty and commitment are genuinely valued.
- A supportive leadership team who are committed to helping every team member thrive.
- A welcoming, family-focused culture where everyone is encouraged to grow.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
- Experience supporting or leading a team, such as a Room Lead or Senior Practitioner.
- Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
- Ability to motivate and support colleagues.
- A genuine passion for providing exceptional care and education.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role.
- Experience supporting staff development or mentoring colleagues.
- Experience working with children aged 3–5 years.
Safeguarding
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment checks.
All applicant information will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. Applications that are unsuccessful at the initial screening stage will be securely destroyed in line with our data retention procedures.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for your next challenge and would love to join a supportive company where you'll be encouraged to grow as a leader while continuing to make a real difference to children's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact us to request an application form. Once received, we will review your application and be in touch regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,244.80 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Work Location: In person
