Nursery Practitioner YMCA Gateway Day Nursery Date Listed

YMCA City Gateway Nursery, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ

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.

• 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 Level 3 qualified, ideally experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and will be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

• 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
• Simply Health 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
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

8th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA Application form to ensure you are considered for this role. You can email  for support with this. We do not accept CV’s.

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.