Nursery Nurse

Toad Hall Nursery Group; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Toad Hall Nursery Group is looking for a passionate Nursery Nurse to care for children aged 3 months to preschool. This role involves creating a fun and nurturing environment while adhering to childcare standards and engaging with parents. The nursery offers competitive salaries, a supportive team, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

Long service awards at various milestones

Annual Christmas party for staff

Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

50% staff discount on childcare

Discounts at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of EYFS and ability to apply it in activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensure smooth operation of the nursery following policies.
• Develop new ideas and activities using experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Imagination

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

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This is an exciting and fulfilling role that incorporates lots of variety. As a Nursery Nurse, you will spend your days looking after children from 3 months old, right up to pre-school age. You’ll ensure that the children have fun whilst being sensitive and attentive to their individual needs.

This role is open to those with an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare. Full time (40 hours) and part time (20 hours, 11-3) required.

We also recruiting for a Level 3 Nursery Nurse job share roles, 27 hours a week

Please be advised if you do not possess a full and relevant qualification or experience within the childcare sector your application will not be considered.

Our Nursery

Toad Hall Nursery was established in 1998. Our 71 place nursery in Haslemere is in the centre of this beautiful town and is a 10 minute walk from the Haslemere train station. There are coffee shops and local independent shops within a 2 mile radius from the nursery.

This ‘home from home’ nursery has a separate car park for their employees to use. The nursery is a 19th century converted school which has retained many of its original features including a spacious indoor hall. The large rooms allow the children space to expand their imagination whilst outside the building there are two large play areas.

We offer the following amazing benefits and opportunities within our established nursery group:

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service!
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Working together with the rest of the team to provide high quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery by adhering to the relevant policies and procedures.
• Using your knowledge, experience and imagination to come up with new ideas and activities.
• Building relationships with children and communicating well with their parents.
• Making sure every working day is fun!

Your qualifications and experience:

• Suitable qualifications: an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, and the ability to refer to the EYFS Framework when planning activities.
• To be aware of the role of planning, observation and keeping records when caring for nursery aged children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and meeting their needs.
• A satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Do you have a passion for working with young children and a desire to help them flourish in a caring and nurturing environment?

Would you like the chance to bring stories to life and develop a young child’s imagination?

If so, we would be excited to discuss our opportunities further with you after receiving your application!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.