Careers at Big Life

Nursery Practitioner – Unity Nursery

About us

Unity Nursery gives children aged 2-4 the chance to learn through imagination, creativity and play in a safe, fun space.

We believe that wellbeing is central to children’s success. With a strong focus on nurture, we put children’s personal, social and emotional development at the heart of everything that we do.

The Big Life group is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people change their lives; we do things the Big Life Way.

What you’ll be doing

As a Nursery Officer, you will deliver high-quality childcare, ensuring that the welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage are consistently met. You’ll work in partnership with your colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure that children reach their full potential. You will also work to support other staff and managers within the nursery.

What we need from you

• You will have, at least, a Level 2 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification.
• You will have experience of working in a professional childcare setting.
• You will have the ability to form appropriate relationships with children and their families.
• You will understand the different needs of the community.
• You will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• You will have knowledge of safeguarding, inspection and regulatory frameworks for childcare.
• You will be positive, resilient, flexible, and work well in our happy team.
• You will share Unity’s vision and the values of the Big Life Group.

What we will offer you in return

• A Real Living Wage salary
• A Maternity Cover, fixed-term, full-time contract (37.5 hours a week), available from January 6, 2025, until January 6, 2026.
• Based at Unity Community Primary School Nursery.
• Culturally and socially diverse families.
• A happy, welcoming staff team.
• Opportunities for career development as the school grows.
• The support of the Big Life Group.
• Further training and development.

What next?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 22 November 2024 at 6pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place week commencing 25 November 2024.

For more information about the school, please visit www.unitycommunityprimary.com

A job description, person specification and application form can be found at www.thebiglifegroup.com or on request to hr@thebiglifegroup.com

Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.

The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce.

The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.