Level 3 Nursery Nurse

Hallfield School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Death in service benefit

Free parking

Staff lunch

Staff fee discount for staff children

Job summary

Hallfield School is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse to join our nursery team in the UK. The role involves caring for children aged 3 months to 3 years, delivering rich play experiences and maintaining high safeguarding standards.

You will work full-time, with shifts across early/mid/late periods, and contribute to a nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a solid understanding of the EYFS framework.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 (or above) EYFS qualification.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and parents.
• Demonstrates a flexible, collaborative and child-centred approach.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Room Leaders in planning and delivering play and learning activities.
• Undertake observational records of children's development.
• Care routines for children in your room/key worker group.
• Foster two-way communication between nursery and parents/c carers.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 EYFS qualification

Tools

Paediatric first aid

Job description

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

• 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

Closing date: Friday20th November 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.