Job Description:

Are you a passionate Level 3 Early Years professional looking for a rewarding role that offers a better work-life balance?

We are recruiting for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery setting on a term-time-only basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who loves creating meaningful learning experiences, supporting children's development, and making a positive difference during their most important early years. Whether you're an experienced Practitioner or a confident Room Leader, this role offers the chance to thrive in a supportive, child-centred environment.

You will be:

• Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children feel happy, confident, and supported.

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate, play-based activities in line with the EYFS framework.

• Observing, assessing, and recording children's progress to support their individual learning journeys.

• Acting as a key person, building trusting relationships with children and their families.

• Supporting children's personal care, hygiene, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.

• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and nursery practice.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues, communicating effectively with parents, and participating in ongoing professional development.

• Supporting the wider team and taking on room leadership responsibilities where appropriate.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, demonstrate good knowledge of the EYFS and child development, and have strong communication and teamwork skills. We are looking for someone caring, patient, reliable, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow.

All applicants must meet the nursery's safeguarding and safer-recruitment requirements, including appropriate DBS and suitability checks.

Looking for a rewarding Early Years role without the all-year-round commitment? Apply now with your latest CV and contact number!

About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.