Level 3 Nursery Nurse

Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse

Start Date: January 2027, with the potential for an earlier start date

Actual Salary: £26,509 - £29,263 per annum, dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications

Working Arrangements: Full time, working all year round

40 hours per week. Shifts - Rotation of early/mid/late shits (between the hours of 7:30am and 6:16pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly collaborative and child focussed early years practitioner with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification to join our nursery.

Providing exceptional care to child aged between 3 months and 3 years, successful candidates will have previous experience working with children and be able to demonstrate a creative and nurturing approach to children's play and learning. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and a positive attitude are important in the role.

A good understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding is essential and will be assessed at interview.

Key responsibilities of a Nursery Nurse include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting Room Leaders in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities
• Undertaking observational records of the children
• Being responsible for the care routines of the children in the room / key worker group, ensuring they are undertaken to a high standard
• Actively supporting a two-way flow of information between the nursery and the parents / carers of the children
• Build strong relationships with parents and work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals

The Person

You will:

• Hold a valid Level 3 or above EYFS qualification
• Demonstrate a positive, flexible and supportive approach
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and parents
• Show a strong commitment to child-centred learning and development
• Be able to evidence a good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding practices
• Hold a valid paediatric first aid qualification, or be willing to undertake the training
• Be a flexible and collaborative team member

In return, we offer:

• Employer contributing group pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Complimentary staff lunch
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school (20% in nursery), pro rated for part time staff
• Staff benefits platform with salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts andfree will writing service
• Annual flu vaccines
• Uniform provided
• Long service recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling
• Onsite Mental Health Champions
• Supportive CPD (training) policy

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 (10am), we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marital status /civil partnership.

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