Nursery Nurse

Qualified Nursery Nurses Needed

The Role: 

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

Hallfield first 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. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. A strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning is essential as you 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: 

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

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

In return we offer:

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

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.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment policy

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. 

Closing date: Thursday 8th December 2022 (10:00am)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications so would recommend applying early to avoid missing out. 

Safeguarding Statement:

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment screening appropriate to the post, including through referencing, online search, medical questionnaire and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).