Nursery Nurse

Inspire Education Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave (pro-rata forpart

Job summary

Inspire Education Group is seeking an enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our busy team. You will deliver outstanding care and education for children aged 0-5, following the EYFS framework and maintaining safe, stimulating environments.

You will be a dedicated key person, build strong relationships with children and families, observe and record progress, and contribute to daily routines, planning activities, and effective safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths qualifications required.
• Experience across the 0-5 age range with EYFS knowledge.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and key worker system.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care and education as part of nursery team.
• Maintain accurate records and support children's independence.
• Implement daily room routines and prepare meals/snacks.
• Act as key person for a group of children and plan activities.
• Conduct observations, assessments, and activity planning.
• Complete initial parent work for new starters and host parent consultations.
• Collaborate with external agencies to promote best outcomes.
• Provide direction to nursery assistants and deputise for the Room Leader.
• Administer basic first aid following nursery procedures.
• Attend regular room and team meetings to support nursery development.

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

In this busy and exciting role, you will work as an integral part of our dynamic nursery team to deliver outstanding physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for children aged 0-5. You will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating environment under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, guiding day-to-day room routines, and supporting children's growing independence. As a dedicated key person, you'll build meaningful relationships with children and their families, ensuring each child's individual progress is observed, assessed, and celebrated.,

• Work as part of a team to provide a high standard of quality care and education.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date individual records and support children's independence through care routines.
• Implement daily room routines, including setting out, clearing away activities, and preparing meals/snacks.
• Act as a key person for a designated group of children, conducting observations, assessments, and activity planning.
• Complete initial parent work for new starters and host parent consultations three times a year.
• Collaborate with external agencies to promote the best outcomes for every child.
• Provide clear direction to nursery assistants and deputise for the Room Leader when required.
• Administer basic first aid in line with agreed nursery procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to EYFS guidelines, health and safety, safeguarding, and college policies.
• Attend regular room and team meetings to continuously support nursery development.

You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and caring practitioner holding a minimum of a Level 3 Childcare qualification alongside Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. With solid experience working across the 0-5 age range, you possess an in-depth understanding of EYFS, child development, safeguarding practices, and the key worker system. You bring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a collaborative team spirit, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues alike. If you are passionate about early years education and ready to bring energy, dedication, and warmth to our nursery, we would love to hear from you!

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 43 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts