Job Description:

Nelson Recruitment Services are seeking a passionate and dynamic Level 3 nursery practitioner to lead and oversee our early childhood education environment in the Birmingham area, working with 0-2 years.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing daily nursery operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Your leadership will inspire a team of childcare professionals, foster positive relationships with families, and uphold the highest standards of childcare excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while demonstrating strong management and leadership skills.

Location: Birmingham, B16 9EG

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £13.54 per hour

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursery staff, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure high-quality childcare delivery
• Oversee daily nursery activities, including lesson planning, playtime, and developmental assessments
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that complies with health and safety regulations
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to share progress updates and address concerns
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and compliance documentation
• Foster a positive team culture focused on teamwork, professional growth, and child-centered care
• Ensure all staff adhere to licensing requirements and organizational policies related to early childhood education

Experience

• Proven management experience in a childcare or nursery setting
• Extensive experience working directly with children in early childhood education or childcare roles
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team of childcare professionals
• Knowledge of nursery routines, child development milestones, and early childhood curricula
• Excellent communication skills in English for effective interaction with children, parents, and staff
• Valid driving license preferred for transporting children or attending off-site activities
• Demonstrated ability to maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV. This will be reviewed by a member of our team who will consider your skills and experience against the criteria required for the role. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications - if successful you will be contacted within 72 hours.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd. The services of Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.