Nursery Practitioner, Dudley

Reference: NSJ28

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Base: YMCA St James’s Road Nursery, Dudley, DY1 3JD

Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months. To be eligible for a payment, you must either:

• not have worked in a nursery before
• have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months
• have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner at our Nursery where we offer childcare places for children, 6 weeks-5 years old, and provide a welcoming environment where families feel valued and can obtain positive support. Responsibilities for the role include, but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be an efficient and Level 3 qualified nursery practitioner, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes 

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:

17th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply by submitting a YMCA Application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for an application form or further support. We do not accept CV’s.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.