Senior Early Years Practitioner Job | £28k | Bradford

We are advertising on behalf of one of nurseries for a professional, Level 3 qualified Senior Early Years Practitioner, who is able to provide high-quality care and education while taking daily responsibility for children's safety and well-being. This role involves room-level supervisory duties, leading staff, delegating daily tasks, and ensuring full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and child welfare standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Room Management

• Daily Operations: Manage and lead the room on a day-to-day basis, maintaining high standards of practice and creating a stimulating, attractive environment.

• Staff Supervision: Delegate tasks and responsibilities within the room, mentor colleagues, and act as a positive role model for staff, students, and children.

• Management Cover: Step up in the absence of the Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager to ensure safety procedures are met, make operational decisions, and communicate diplomatically with staff and parents.

• Premises Security: Act as a keyholder when required to open or lock up nursery sites, ensuring full security of the premises.

2. Safeguarding & Child Welfare

• Child Protection: Demonstrate full knowledge of child protection policies and actively follow all safeguarding procedures to protect children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being.

• Health & Safety: Maintain health and safety standards across indoor and outdoor areas by conducting regular risk assessments and daily checks.

• Accident & Injury Care: Administer care for injured children, monitor them throughout the day, complete accurate accident forms, and obtain parent signatures at collection.

3. Curriculum, Learning & Assessment

• EYFS Planning: Plan and prepare age-appropriate, engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

• Progress Tracking: Act as a key worker, maintaining accurate child profile records and developmental tracking on digital platforms (e.g., Famly), while assisting other staff with their tracking responsibilities.

• Behavior Management: Positively manage children's behavior in line with nursery policy.

4. Communication & Daily Operations

• Parent Partnerships: Maintain clear, proactive communication with parents and carers regarding their child's progress. Participate in parents' evenings, nursery promotion, fundraising events, and children's outings.

• Equal Opportunities: Promote anti-discriminatory practice and ensure equal opportunities for all children, families, and staff members.

• Hygiene & Meal Prep: Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Prepare meals and baby bottles following strict hygiene procedures when required.

How to Apply

If you hold a Level 3 qualification and are interested in this position, please apply at nexter.co.uk.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 38
• Location: Bradford
• Salary / Rate: £28,800 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: EY SH August
• Call: 0113 328 0668