Nursery Practitioner Part time
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Position Overview & Specifications
Little Ripley Day Nurseries seeks an enthusiastic nursery practitioner, qualified to Level 2 or above, to join our friendly and experienced team.
As a family-run business with an established and growing group of nurseries, you will have the opportunity to progress your career whilst applying your knowledge and expertise to help create a nurturing and engaging environment in which children can thrive.
Salary and Benefits
- Salaries are negotiable, depending on age and experience.
- Routine salary reviews and opportunity for in house promotion / career progression.
- 28 days of annual leave (pro rata) as a minimum, including bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday with opportunity for increased annual leave based on positive attendance and increasing service.
Responsibilities
- Ensure children are cared for in a happy, secure and stimulating environment.
- Have knowledge, understanding and confidence in keeping children safe and implement Little Ripley’s safeguarding procedures appropriately
Schedule
- Part Time : Monday & Tuesday - 8 Hours per day - 16 Hours
Our Nurseries
- Little Ripley now consists of a group of fifteen nurseries in Sutton Coldfield, Erdington, Great Barr and Kingstanding areas.
- All nurseries Ofsted rated as Outstanding or Good.
- Open from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday.
- We are open all year round (52 weeks) and are closed on Bank Holidays.
- Our aim at Little Ripley is to provide a happy, safe and caring environment in which both children and staff can thrive.
Safeguarding
- Little Ripley Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: Up to £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
- Overtime
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Childcare NVQ Level 2 or above (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Practitioner Part time roles across Little Ripley Day Nurseries's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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