Senior Nursery Practitioner
| Company: | YMCA BCG |
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| Salary: | £29,161.60 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As Room Leader, you will be part of our City Gateway Day Nursery senior team and take leadership of your room. You will set the
standard for childcare practitioners and work closely with management to ensure best practice.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Providing high-quality education and care for children from 6 months - 5 years
* Creating a warm, welcoming environment where children and families feel valued
* Planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
* Leading and supporting your room's Nursery Practitioners
* Building positive relationships with children and their families
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
You will be Level 3 qualified with a minimum of 24 months post-qualifying experience in early years education. You are also
motivated and passionate about working with children and their families, and committed to providing a safe and stimulating
learning environment where our children can grow and develop.
ABOUT US
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.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.
Ready to lead your own room and shape the future of early years education? Apply now and take the next step in your childcare
career.