Nursery Nurse

Positions available - Bromsgrove & Redditch

What began as one Nursery in 1991, has since grown into four Nurseries that now form The Woodland House Group. Today, the group is made of up of a family of four nurseries based in Redditch and Bromsgrove. Each nursery is led day-to-day by a team of inspiring, passionate and highly skilled people who share the founder's original vision.

Our family of nurseries are also supported by an experienced, approachable and highly moral Head Office team, focused on supporting managers with the day to day operation of each setting, as well as performance management, HR, Finance and Admin support.

Each leader, practitioner and team member across the group is inspired by the values established at the very beginning: a belief in excellence, care, professionalism, and always putting children first. Together, they continue to build on our founder’s legacy, striving not only to maintain Ofsted Outstanding in all areas, but to evolve, grow and raise standards across everything they do.

Our unique family of nurseries support each other to ensure our children really do get the very best we have to offer.  

Applicants for this role could be placed at any of our settings in Redditch and Bromsgrove. This will be discussed at the time of interview for shortlisted candidates.

What’s On Offer

You’ll find high quality resources, a passionate manager, a supportive and present Senior Leadership Team, and a group of passionate educators who genuinely love what they do.

Age related minimum wage - up to £28,500 (dependent on age/experience)
Discounted childcare for your own family
Staff rewards and incentives recognising great performance
Long service awards and celebration events
Company pension scheme and sick pay
Uniform provided
Ongoing training and accredited qualification opportunities to support your professional growth

What we're looking for

Preferably a Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
Relevant experience
Understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and EYFS standards.
Ability to work well within a team, take direction, and use own initiative.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent references detailing your suitability for the role.

Scope of Position

To work as a member of the Nursery team to provide a happy, safe, relaxed and stimulating atmosphere in which children receive a high standard of care and education, thereby enabling them to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare and Education

·Provide high standards of quality care and education within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

·Observe, support and extend children's learning.

·Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.

·Maintain accurate and effective children's records.

·Working in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.

·Demonstrate good practice with regard to special needs and inclusion, utilising in-house Nursery specialist areas of practice staff for support.

·Ensure that children are kept safe at all times and that you understand, and when necessary, know how to follow, Safeguarding / Child Protection Procedures.

·Ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met, and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.

·Work with staff in all specialist areas of practice who may involve area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals.

·Comply with the statutory framework for the EYFS and relevant statutory regulations including the Children Act.

·Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with mentor teachers, schools, and other agencies that may visit the setting.

·Learn about current developments in childcare and education policy and practice.

·Plan and attend nursery outings / additional learning experiences.

·As a key person you will be expected to carry out all related responsibilities in building relationships with a small group of children and their families.