Nursery Practitioner; Level 3 Early Years – NURSERY - Tettenhall at Sho

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Early Years) – NEW NURSERY - Tettenhall, Wolverhampton

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Tettenhall, WV3 9PE

Salary: £13.40 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday
Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays

We are seeking an experienced early years professional who is:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years (full and relevant)
• Experienced in a children’s day nursery setting
• Confident in delivering the EYFS and supporting children with SEND
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Passionate about building strong, positive relationships with children and families
• Excited about helping establish outstanding practice in a newly opened nursery
• Committed to providing high‑quality, child-led care and education

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Act as a Key Person, supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing
• Plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Help create and maintain a safe, inclusive and inspiring nursery environment
• Support Ofsted standards and take an active role in shaping the nursery as it grows
• Contribute to establishing routines, best practice and a warm team culture

Joining us now means becoming part of the nursery’s journey from the beginning. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team and will have opportunities to develop your career as the setting grows.

• Flexible employment contracts supporting work–life balance
• Competitive pay + annual pay and benefits review
• Paid holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression across our nurseries
• Mental Health First Aid support, EAP and Team Voice feedback sessions
• Free uniform, DBS check and a brand new staff break space
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials and annual celebration events

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles involve working directly with children and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all convictions, including those considered spent. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and reference vetting.