Early Years Nursery Practitioner at Shooting Stars Nurseries Tettenhall

Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PE

Salary: £14.10 per hour

Contract: Full time 40 hours/week Monday-Friday (Part time hours also considered)

Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm All year round Closed on bank holidays

Looking for a fresh start this spring? Shooting Stars Tettenhallis seeking a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our growing friendly team.

As a new and developing nursery, this is a truly special opportunity to be part of our growth from the very beginning, helping to build strong foundations, and playing a key role in the experiences of our children and families as our community grows.

If you're passionate about supporting children's early development and want to work in a setting where wellbeing, teamwork and professional growth truly matter, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're searching for an experienced, committed early years professionals who are:

• Level 3 qualified in Early Years (full & 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
• Skilled at building warm, positive relationships with families
• Passionate about high quality, child led learning and care

As a valued Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Act as a Key Person and support children's learning and development
• Plan and deliver engaging, age appropriate activities linked to the EYFS
• Work closely with parents and carers to support each child holistically
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, stimulating environment
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvements and uphold Ofsted standards

We're proud to offer a positive, supportive workplace where you're encouraged to thrive, share ideas and build your career with confidence.

• Flexible employment contracts to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay + annual pay & benefits review
• Paid holiday increasing with length of service
• Funded training, CPD and career progression across our 6 nurseries
• Mental Health First Aid support, EAP & regular Team Voice sessions
• Free uniform, DBS check & a comfortable staff break room with snacks
• Monthly GEM Awards, team socials & annual recognition 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'. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check and full reference vetting.