Nursery Practitioner Nurseries 17003 Grade 3

Position Details

Nurseries

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range 25618 to 27126

Grade: 3

Part Time (17 hours per week)

Permanent

Closing date: 12th November 2025

Our offer to you

People are at the heart of what we are and do.

The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years andweare equally proud to be recognised as a leading global want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond support them to succeed and celebrate their success.

We are committed to helping the people who work here todevelopthrough our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programmewhichprovides allprofessionalservices staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full almost 5000professionalservices jobs in a wide-range of functionsin Edgbaston andin our campus inDubai there are plenty of opportunities foryou to be able to develop yourcareer at the University.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we areand how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees andtothe success of the University and depending on the role we offer avarietyof flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible addition you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 dayspaid holidaya year one paid day a year for volunteering occupational sick pay and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.

The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus including main bus routes and a train station on campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool shopsplaces to eat and drinkour own art gallery museum and botanical gardens.

Find out more about thebenefits of working for the Universityof Birmingham

Background

At the Elms we work with children parents external agencies and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect be helped to thrive and be safe from any abuse in whatever form.

Pre-appointment checks

In line with recommendations and regulations relating to Early Years safeguarding and recruitment please note that for this role:

• The University will seek references from at least one referee prior to interview. Candidates must therefore provide at least one referee whom we can contact immediately. The remaining referees will usually only be contacted if you are offered appointment. Please indicate clearly on your application form which referee(s) we may contact prior to interview.
• Candidates invited to interview will be asked to disclose all past names for the sole purpose of verifying identity for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks. Candidates will be asked to bring documents to verify their identity (e.g. birth/adoption certificate and any evidence of name changes).
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used.

Role Summary

The role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Elms Day Nursery receive high quality care are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects and components of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This role will entail light domestic duties as and when required in the playrooms.

This role as a Nursery Practitioner is working up to 35 hours per week for a private early years day nursery based in leafy Edgbaston next to the University of Birminghamcampus offering excellent public transport links. You will receive a generous package of benefits including:

• 40 days paid holiday a year
• 1 paid day a year for volunteering
• 2 paid staff training days
• Occupational sick pay
• Discounted gym membership at the new sports centre
• Recognition scheme
• Staff discount on childcare
• An in-depth induction to the nursery including EYFS
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Main Duties

• Provide high quality positive care for babies and children from 6 weeks old to 5 years through social emotional educational and practical interaction nurturing and guidance. And having good/clear understanding of developmental stages.
• Make sure the babies are kept safe are well and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
• Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child family and carers.
• Observe and keep records of the activities and progress of children.
• Complete parental inductions to liaise and ensure a smooth transition form home to nursery.
• Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their childs day and progress.
• Organise maintain and ensure a clean tidy hygienic safe child-friendly environment.
• Supervise activities such as arts and crafts cooking reading music and outdoor and physical activities.
• Maintain toys and equipment.
• Feed babies and ensure the nutritional needs of babies and children are met via a variety of stages from preparation of bottles weaning to full solid diet that complies with Food Safety Regulations and NHS Guidance.
• Change nappies and help children with potty/toilet training.
• Help children to learn social emotional numeracy language and practical skills.
• Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
• Work with outside professional bodies or agencies as appropriate.
• Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
• Participate in meetings.
• Follow the nurserys practices processes and procedures. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
• Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
• Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect support equality and value diversity.
• Undertake other duties as required.
• Know your children.

Required Knowledge Skills Qualifications Experience

• Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3.
• GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Experience in working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
• Knowledge of developments in early years of education and willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of legislation regulations inspection criteria and curriculum relevant to Early Years.
• Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
• Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
• Suitability and ability to care for children including the ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable.
• Punctual.
• Ability to write legibly and present information well.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years childcare.
• Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.

DBS required

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Informal enquiries to Selina Hunt email: or Sarah Perrott email: orPhone: 0

View our staff values and behaviourshere

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.