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 and free 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
Application Process
To apply please complete the online application form, ensuring you have provided as much detail as possible.
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.
Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.
We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.