Senior Nursery Practitioner - LS2Y Nurseries

<strong>Location:</strong> Chestnut Nursery, The Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJ<strong>Hours</strong>: Up to 40 hours a week - at least 30 hours a week, Permanent<strong>Salary:</strong> £27,622 (based on 40 hours a week)<strong>Benefits</strong>: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking<strong>Start Date</strong>: As soon as possible<strong>About Us</strong>LS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.We are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.We are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead our team to deliver the very best standards of care and education.<strong>The Role</strong>As a Senior Practitioner, you will:<ul><li>deliver high-quality nursery care for children aged between three months and five years old, acting as a lead practitioner by modelling outstanding practice, coaching colleagues and driving continuous improvement. </li><li>take day-to-day responsibility for maintaining high standards, ensuring consistent implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and nursery policies, and progressing agreed quality improvement actions with Nursery Management. </li><li>as a Key Person, you will build strong relationships with a small group of children and their parents/carers, ensuring each child's learning, development and welfare needs are met through inclusive, responsive practice. </li><li>will help to create a stimulating, welcoming environment and guide the team to provide safe, enabling provision indoors and outdoors.</li><li>Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence.</li></ul><strong>Wider LS2Y Opportunities</strong>The role provides the opportunity to contribute to our wider work such as:<ul><li>Health Projects: supporting the wider health and wellbeing of our families and the community LS2Y.</li><li>Families Together: working closely in partnership with other services to ensure families access the support they need</li><li>Community Projects: LS2Y settings are embedded in their communities, with opportunities to contribute to events, employability support and nursery projects that connect families and local partners.</li><li>Cross-site Working: As part of a wider organisation, there are opportunities to collaborate across different LS2Y nurseries, sharing best practice and supporting organisational initiatives.</li></ul><strong>Staff Benefits</strong>LS2Y Nurseries offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing:<ul><li>Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with encouragement to progress to higher qualifications (Level 5 and above).</li><li>Progression Opportunities: The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery and to progress within the wider LS2Y organisation.</li><li>Coaching and Mentoring: Support with staff development, including coaching, mentoring, and consistency in practice.</li><li>Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey.</li><li>Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment.</li></ul><strong>About You</strong><strong>We are looking for someone who is:</strong><ul><li>Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years.</li><li>Experienced in a senior role within an early years setting.</li><li>Passionate about the Curiosity Approach and child-led learning.</li><li>A confident leader and communicator, able to motivate staff and build strong relationships with parents.</li><li>Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, SEND, and Ofsted requirements.</li></ul><strong>What LS2Y Nurseries Offer</strong><ul><li>A supportive and welcoming team environment.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li><li>Competitive salary and staff benefits.</li></ul><strong>In summary:</strong> The Senior Nursery Practitioner role at LS2Y Nurseries is much more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, supports families, and makes a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about early years, community engagement, and professional growth, LS2Y offers a rewarding and supportive environment.A Job Description and Person Specification can be dowloaded with more detail on the role. Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining why you would be the perfect fit for this role.REF-<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?M1Is2ExI77rsuKY4zSR0fiqE%2bvffXYEsc" width="0" height="0" />