Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Qualified Early Years Practitioner (Level 3)

Shooting Stars Nursery, Bromsgrove | B61 0AE
£14.10 per hour
Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm | Open all year round

Shape Young Futures Every Day

Are you a qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives while developing your own career?

At Shooting Stars Bromsgrove, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive setting where children are encouraged to explore, learn and thrive through meaningful play and nurturing relationships.

Whether you're bringing years of experience or have recently qualified, you'll be joining a nursery group that invests in its people, values high-quality practice, and supports ongoing professional development.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing during the most important years of their lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a key person and building strong relationships with children and families
• Supporting children's care routines and emotional wellbeing
• Delivering engaging activities and learning experiences tailored to children's interests and developmental needs
• Observing, assessing and recording children's progress in line with the EYFS
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can flourish
• Encouraging children's communication, confidence, independence and social development
• Working in partnership with parents and carers to support each child's learning journey
• Following safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain exceptional standards of care and education

What We're Looking ForEssential

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience working within a nursery, preschool or childcare setting
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• A positive, reliable and professional approach to teamwork

Also Considered

• Qualified Level 2 Early Years practitioners seeking career progression and development opportunities

Why Join Shooting Stars?

At Shooting Stars, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay of £14.10 per hour
• Full-time role, 40 hours across 5 days per week
• Annual pay and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement linked to length of service
• Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways across our group of seven Midlands nurseries
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aid support
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Free uniform
• Dedicated staff facilities and break areas
• Staff recognition programmes and appreciation events
• Supportive nursery leadership team, experienced area managers and a passionate company owner committed to excellence in early years care and education

About Shooting Stars Nurseries

Shooting Stars Nurseries is an established group of seven nursery settings across the Midlands, providing high-quality childcare and early education for children from birth to five years.

We are passionate about creating inspiring environments where children can develop confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Equally, we are committed to supporting our colleagues through training, career development and a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and right to work, and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

Applicants must disclose any arrests, charges, convictions, cautions, court orders, reprimands, warnings, or other information that may affect their suitability to work with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Early Years professional looking to join a supportive, ambitious nursery where children and colleagues are encouraged to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your next chapter with Shooting Stars Bromsgrove.

Benefits
Why Join Shooting Stars?

At Shooting Stars, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay of £14.10 per hour
• Full-time role, 40 hours across 5 days per week
• Annual pay and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement linked to length of service
• Fully funded training and professional development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways across our group of seven Midlands nurseries
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aid support
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us
• Free uniform
• Dedicated staff facilities and break areas
• Staff recognition programmes and appreciation events
• Supportive nursery leadership team, experienced area managers and a passionate company owner committed to excellence in early years care and education

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