Nursery Nurse

Working Arrangements: Full-time positions (40hrs per week), all year round. Part-time hours will be considered. Shifts (early/mid/late) between 07:30am and 06:15pm.

We are currently recruiting for fully qualified, experienced Level 3 Nursery Nurses, to join our Nursery.

Hallfieldfirst offers parents year-round nursery provision for children aged 3 months to 3 years and forms part of Hallfield School, a flourishing co-educational independent day school (3 months –13 years) in the leafy and attractive outskirts of Edgbaston.

Successful candidates will have previous experience of working with children, or a demonstrable desire to gain experience within a childcare setting. They will have excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. A strong passion for a child centered approach to play and learning is essential as they will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities. Qualified applicants must have an excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection and an inspirational approach to children’s development.

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

• To support the Nursery Managers and Room Leader in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities.
• To support the Room Leader with observational records of the children.
• To support the establishment of secure attachment for your key children.
• To be responsible for the care routines of the children in your group as directed by the Room Leader.
• To actively support a two-way flow of information between the nursery and parents/carers of the children.
• To work in collaboration with all professionals who might be supporting children in your group.
• To support the smooth transitions between settings of the children in your group.

In return, we offer:

• Work-based pension scheme.
• 30 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays and 3 additional paid concessionary days at Christmas.
• Life insurance (death in service benefit) scheme.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments.
• Generous Fee Discount for staff children.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities.

If you are keen to join the Hallfield School community, then please complete the application form at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 24 October 2022.

To apply for this position please send your completed application form and equal opportunities form to hr@hallfieldschool.co.uk.

Please ensure you have read the job description, person specification and school policies below.

For further information, assistance in applying for the position or if you would like to visit the School for a tour and discussion please contact the HR department on 0121 454 1496 ext 212 or 234.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references which are requested prior to an interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.

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 marriage and civil partnerships.