Nursery Nurse

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will nurture and support children's development while providing high-quality care in a vibrant nursery environment. Applicants should hold a Childcare Level 3 qualification and have experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years. This position offers an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and skilled worker sponsorship possibilities.

Benefits

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience of working with children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Excellent knowledge of child development and current practices.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with small groups of children and families.
• Provide high standards of quality in the nursery environment.
• Observe, support and extend children's learning.
• Plan appropriately using the EYFS curriculum.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Experience in nursery environment

Ability to build relationships

Planning using EYFS curriculum

Education

Childcare Level 3 qualification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• As Nursery Nurse you will be a Key person who is responsible for building relationships with small groups of children and their families.
• You will 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented 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.

Qualifications

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 the Nursery

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.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.