Qualified Early Years Practitioner; Level 3) Nurseries Tettenhall

£14.10 per hour | Full Time (40 hours per week) | Part Time Considered

All-year-round nursery | Bank Holidays off

Following a fantastic start at Shooting Stars Tettenhall, we're excited to continue growing our team as demand from local families continues to increase.

This is an exciting opportunity for passionate Level 3 Early Years Practitioners to join a thriving nursery at a pivotal stage in its journey. As our nursery continues to expand, we're investing in talented practitioners who want to help create an exceptional environment where children, families, and colleagues can flourish.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner looking for your next challenge or a newly qualified educator eager to develop your career, you'll be supported every step of the way by our experienced team and wider nursery group.

As part of our expanding nursery, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver outstanding early years education and care
• Build meaningful relationships with children and their families
• Contribute ideas and help shape high-quality practice
• Develop your knowledge and skills through ongoing training and support
• Progress your career within our growing group of seven nurseries across the Midlands
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming, and dedicated team

At Shooting Stars, we value every colleague's contribution and are committed to helping our practitioners thrive both professionally and personally.

As a Qualified Early Years Practitioner
, you will:

• Act as a Key Person, fostering secure and nurturing relationships with children
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Observe, assess, and support children's learning and development
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish
• Support children with individual needs, including SEND
• Build positive partnerships with parents and carers
• Maintain high standards of care, learning, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve practice across the nursery

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within an early years or nursery setting (newly qualified candidates are also welcome to apply)
• A sound understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development
• A caring, positive, and reliable approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop, and reach their full potential

We believe exceptional practitioners deserve exceptional support. That's why we offer:

• £14.10 per hour, with annual pay and benefits reviews
• Flexible working options, with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways across our group of nurseries
• Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free uniform and enhanced DBS check
• Dedicated staff break room
• Team celebrations, recognition awards, and social events
• Support from an experienced Area Management Team and a passionate company owner committed to delivering exceptional early years experiences

This is more than just a nursery job. It's an opportunity to join a supportive organisation, make a meaningful difference to children's lives, and build a rewarding long-term career within a growing and successful nursery group.

If you're passionate about giving children the very best start in life, we'd love to hear from you.

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All positions involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any arrests, charges, convictions, cautions, court orders, reprimands, warnings, or other information that may affect their suitability to work with children. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, overseas checks where required, and all other relevant pre-employment checks.

We believe exceptional practitioners deserve exceptional support. That's why we offer:

• £14.10 per hour, with annual pay and benefits reviews
• Flexible working options, with full-time and part-time…