JOB OPPORTUNITY: SENIOR EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester
Hours: Full-time (5 days a week)
Start Date: ASAP
Setting: Eco Babe Private Day Nursery
Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join Eco Babe Private Day Nursery, where children come first and nature leads the way!
We are currently seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner to become a key part of our nurturing and committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our growing setting, with a view to transition to our brand-new purpose-built site in early 2026.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality early education and care, while playing an active role in leading and mentoring our team. You’ll help create a calm, stimulating, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment that promotes children’s well-being
• Observe, assess, and record children’s development through accurate learning journeys
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Actively contribute to the day-to-day running of the room and the wider nursery
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and all relevant policies and procedures
• Support and mentor junior team members, leading by example
• Contribute to the planning and development of our exciting transition to a new site in 2026