Nursery - Room Leader

Senior Practitioner – Early Years

Location: KidderminsterSalary: Up to £13.30 per hourJob Type: Full-time | Permanent / Contract

Reed is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established early years setting for a Senior Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional to take a leadership role within a supportive and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in the daily running of your designated room, working alongside the Room Leader to ensure outstanding care, safety, and learning experiences for children. You will support and guide a team of practitioners, helping to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment aligned with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

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• Lead, motivate, and support the room team to deliver high-quality care
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• Organise daily routines, staff deployment, and breaks to maintain ratios
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• Coach and mentor less experienced team members
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• Support staff inductions, supervisions, and appraisals
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• Promote strong teamwork and effective communication
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Children’s Care & Development

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• Deliver high-quality care in line with the EYFS framework
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• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities
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• Oversee observations, assessments, and learning journals
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• Support inclusive practice, including children with SEND
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• Build secure, positive relationships to support wellbeing and independence
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Safeguarding & Health & Safety

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• Take responsibility for safeguarding within the room
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• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene procedures
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• Maintain a safe and organised learning environment
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• Record and report accidents and incidents accurately
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Parent & Carer Partnerships

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• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
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• Provide regular updates on children’s progress and wellbeing
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• Support transitions, settling-in sessions, and parent meetings
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• Deliver excellent customer service at all times
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Administration & Compliance

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• Support planning, documentation, and staff rota organisation
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• Contribute to Ofsted readiness and self-evaluation
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• Maintain accurate records, registers, and daily logs
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• Adhere to all policies and statutory requirements
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About You

Essential:

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• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
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• Experience within an early years setting
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• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards
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Desirable:

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• Experience in a senior or key person role
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• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Hygiene certifications
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Personal Qualities

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• Warm, approachable, and passionate about childcare
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• Strong organisational and communication skills
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• Confident leader who inspires others
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• Proactive, flexible, and calm under pressure
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Benefits

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• Additional annual leave
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• Company pension scheme
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• Employee discount
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• Childcare support
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• Health & wellbeing programme
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• Free on-site parking
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• Company events
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If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a real impact, apply today with Reed to learn more about this exciting opportunity.