Overview
Base: YMCA St James’s Road Nursery, Dudley, DY1 3JD
Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months. To be eligible for a payment, you must either:
* not have worked in a nursery before
* have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months
* have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract
We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Nursery where we offer childcare places for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, and provide a welcoming environment where families feel valued and can obtain positive support.
Responsibilities
* Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
* Completing observations, planning, and preparing 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 an efficient and Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.
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)
* 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 for dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultations, tests, scans and more
* Staff discounts for childcare at YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
* Ongoing opportunities for CPD and various career progression routes
Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.
Closing
Closing Date: 4th November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply by submitting a YMCA Application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for an application form or further support. We do not accept CVs.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Location: YMCA St James’s Road Day Nursery
Applying for: Nursery Practitioner, Dudley
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