Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

DEERHURST DAY NURSERY,

182, Franche Road, Kidderminster

At Deerhurst we aim to make a valuable contribution to the lives of our children and the families we work with by creating a nursery which feels like home with an extended and supportive family centred environment.

Full job description

We're looking for a motivated and inspiring Early Years Educator. A Level 3+ Nursery Practitioner to join our growing team.

If you have a love for supporting children to learn and develop we'd love to hear from you!

You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and receive training and support to progress in your career

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Responsible to: Managers: Mrs. L. Jackson and Mrs R.Harris

Purpose of Job: To provide high quality care, play and education for young children in a safe, stimulating environment and work as part of a team under the direction of the Managers.

Main Duties

1. To maintain up to date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and work closely with Deerhurst's Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure child protection is paramount in practice.

2. To plan and implement quality learning and interaction using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulation.

3. To attend staff meetings, in-service training courses and other meetings as
required.

4. To provide an enabling learning environment in which experiences provided respond to children's individual interests and needs.

5. To assist with intimate care routines and bathroom duties, maintaining a high standard of Health and Safety and hygiene at all times.

6. To liaise with parents/carers and maintain positive relationships to ensure each child's needs are recognised and met.

7. To advice Managers of any concerns, e.g. over children, staff, parents or any Health and Safety matters, preserving confidentiality as necessary.

8. To assist in the training of students on placement from schools and colleges, continuously role modelling effective practice.

9. To carry out all responsibilities following Deerhurst's equality and diversity policy and procedures, embedding Fundamental British Values into everyday practices.

10. To work within and comply with agreed policies, practises and procedures.

11. To administer first aid as appropriate.

12. To ensure completion of day to day records and administration documents including - registers, accident/injury records, medication documents and cleaning records.

13. To maintain a good working relationship between staff, parents, students and children. Dealing with any problems in a sensitive, appropriate and confidential manner.

14. To keep completely confidential any information learned as part of the job.
To carry out any other duties as designated by the Managers and/or Deputy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.50 per hour

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/02/2026