- Posted 16 January 2026
- Salary £15 - £16 per hour
- LocationBasford, Stoke-on-Trent
- Job type Day-to-Day Supply
- DisciplineNursery
- ReferenceCCPL6_1768574039
Childcare Practitioner Level 6
Job description
Childcare Practitioner Level 6
Simply Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working closely with a wide range of nurseries and primary schools across Staffordshire, including preferred supplier and CCS framework settings.
We are recruiting a Childcare Practitioner Level 6 for day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term and permanent opportunities.
This Childcare Practitioner Level 6 role is suitable for highly experienced senior practitioners or leaders, with a potential opportunity for the right Childcare Practitioner Level 6 to secure a permanent position.
Pay: £15 - £16 per hour DOE
Location: Staffordshire
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This Childcare Practitioner Level 6 opportunity is particularly well suited to:
- Childcare Practitioner Level 6 staff seeking senior leadership responsibilities
- Practitioners overseeing teams, curriculum, and quality assurance
- Staff exploring long-term or permanent Childcare Practitioner Level 6 roles
- Professionals who value clear communication, consistency, and safeguarding
- Childcare Practitioner Level 6 staff who want a personalised agency relationship
About Simply Education
With nearly 20 years' experience, Simply Education has a strong reputation for placing high-quality staff into nurseries and primary schools across Staffordshire.
We are REC Audited, fully compliant with Safer Recruitment in Education, and work with settings through preferred supplier agreements. This gives Childcare Practitioner Level 6 staff a strong chance of continuity of work and long-term placements.
The Role
Opportunities for Childcare Practitioner Level 6 include:
- Day-to-day supply
- Short-term and long-term assignments
- Temp-to-perm roles
- Permanent positions
As a Childcare Practitioner Level 6, you will lead senior teams, design and deliver curriculum strategy, manage compliance and standards, and mentor staff. There is a clear potential opportunity for the right Childcare Practitioner Level 6 to move into a permanent role.
What Simply Education Offers
- Competitive pay of £15 - £16 per hour DOE
- Flexible working, control over availability via online calendar
- Access to long-term and permanent Childcare Practitioner Level 6 roles
- Preferred supplier agreements, increasing likelihood of consistent work
- Dedicated consultant support
- Guidance, interview preparation, and free CPD
Requirements
- Level 6 early years qualification
- Experience in leadership or senior practitioner role
- Strong team management, interpersonal and behaviour management skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Two professional references covering the past two years
How to Apply
Submit your CV via this advert or contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017