Nursery nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital nursery in London is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to provide high-quality care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a nursery setting. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract for 16 months with a competitive salary ranging from £30,546 to £32,207 per year. The nursery promotes a caring and inclusive environment for both staff and children.

Qualifications

• Minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience in a nursery.
• Knowledge of child development and current practices.
• Experience with children aged 3 months – 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with small groups of children and their families.
• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Plan appropriately for children using the EYFS curriculum.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work within a team

Ability to meet the needs of the service

Education

Level 3 childcare & education qualification

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 07 December 2025.

Join our passionate team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Day Nursery – where every day is a new adventure!

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic childcare professional who is ready to make a difference in little lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our warm and welcoming team at GOSH Staff Day Nursery. The nursery is in a quiet cul‑de‑sac on Long Yard, with numerous parks and outdoor provisions available for the children to visit daily.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Build relationships with small groups of children and their families.
• Provide high standards of quality within the nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.

To be considered for the role you will be:

You will need to have a minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience of working in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months – 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of child development and current practices.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from under‑represented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever‑more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Person Specification

• Always values
• Level 3 childcare & education qualification e.g., NVQ 3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
• Paediatric First Aid

Experience / Knowledge

• Demonstrable evidence of significant experience of working in a nursery setting, with children aged 3 months – 5 years.
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to daily/weekly planning for children aged 0‑5 years.
• Knowledge and experience of using Development Matters and EYFS in a nursery setting.

Skills / Abilities

• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work within a team and under own initiative.
• Ability to meet the needs of the service within a team environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pro rata per annum inclusive.

Contract

Fixed term.

Duration

16 months.

Working pattern

Full‑time.

Reference number

271‑HROD‑7542200.

Job location

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.