Senior Nursery Practitioner Nurseries

Shooting Stars Nursery Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU

£13.90 per hour | Full-Time | 40 hours per week

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, high‑quality Early Years team. If you’re ready to develop your leadership skills, support others and make a real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will work closely with the Room Leader, supporting high‑quality care and education across the room. This role is ideal for someone looking to expand their skills, build confidence in leadership, and take the next step in their Early Years career.

• Support the Room Leader in delivering outstanding Early Years provision
• Act as a Key Person, building trusted relationships with children and families
• Lead and support planning and delivery of engaging EYFS activities
• Mentor and guide team members, students and apprentices
• Maintain accurate observations, records and learning journeys
• Promote a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment
• Contribute to Ofsted requirements and continuous improvement
• Work collaboratively with external professionals to support SEND needs

• Experience in a children’s day nursery
• Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection
• Confident in supporting children with SEND
• Ability to lead, motivate and support others
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, child‑centred care

We are committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth and creating a workplace where you feel valued every day.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate + annual pay & benefits review
• Paid holiday that increases with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression pathways
• Mental Health First Aid & Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS check
• Dedicated team break room with snacks
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials and annual recognition events

Shooting Stars provides nurturing, inclusive and high‑quality Early Years education across multiple West Midlands settings. Our Wolverhampton nursery is well‑established, friendly, and committed to helping every team member grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including those regarded as "spent." Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference vetting.