Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
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| Salary: | £28,288 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are looking for Nursery Practitioners at our nursery which offers childcare places for up to 100 children, providing a
welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.
Responsibilities include:
* Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
* Responsibility towards the promotion and practice of safeguarding the welfare of children they come into contact with
* Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early
Years Foundation Stage
* Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and
self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.
You will be Level 3 qualified, ideally experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and
passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for
children to grow and develop.
Benefits
Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community,
the successful applicant will also receive:
* 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Wellbeing Support
* Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
* SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
* Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
* Life Assurance scheme
* Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes
YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this
commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references,
which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the
recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social
backgrounds.
YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape
policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its
recurrence among clients and staff.