Casual Nursery Nurse

Falmouth University; Penryn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Falmouth University is seeking a Casual Nursery Nurse for their nursery at the Penryn campus. The role offers a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to five years, requiring an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in childcare. This position is flexible, allowing coverage as needed, and contributes to a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a nursery environment is essential.
• Candidates holding NVQ Level 2 may also be considered.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing daily planning and activities for children aged 6 months to five years.
• Provide a stimulating and secure learning environment.
• Cover staff absence on a casual basis as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Experience with children

High standards of care

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

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Falmouth Exeter Plus are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Casual Nursery Nurse to join the close-knit team at our Nursery at the Penryn campus. Our unique setting provides a warm, nurturing environment and high quality childcare for children aged 6 months to five years. Ofsted rated ‘Good’, our nurseries are extremely popular and led by a dedicated supportive team that create a warm, homely atmosphere that helps children to settle and thrive.

You'll assist in implementing daily planning and activities in a way which provides a stimulating and secure learning environment. This position will be on a casual basis, to provide cover as required.

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, however candidates possessing a level 2 will also be considered. You should possess previous experience of working with children, high standards of care, as well as a flexible approach towards working hours.

For full details of the experience and skills required, please see the job description above.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 5.30 pm, therefore we are looking for candidates who are available to cover these hours across the week, when required. The hours for this role will be on an ad-hoc/flexible basis, covering staff absence and therefore could fit around candidates existing commitments.

Due to the nature of the role, you will also be required to undergo an enhanced with regulated activity Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact us on [e-mail].

• Although we have set the closing date as Wednesday 18 June 2025, due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.*
  
  
  

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.

It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.

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