Nursery Nurse

Falmouth University; Penryn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10

26 days + 8 days bank holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (G

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme

Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Job summary

Falmouth Exeter Plus is recruiting a Nursery Nurse for our Penryn or Falmouth campus nurseries. You will deliver the daily curriculum to children aged 6 months to five years, ensuring a happy and secure learning environment in line with Ofsted and EYFS guidelines.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 2 considered) with prior childcare experience, DBS check and flexible hours. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some interview-based hour discussions.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent; Level 2 considered.
• Experience of working with children.
• Commitment to high standards of care, confidentiality and initiative.
• Flexible approach towards working hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the daily curriculum in line with the Nursery's standards and Ofsted/EYFS requirements.
• Work as part of a team to provide a happy, stimulating and secure learning environment.
• Adhere to the Nursery's policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

About The Role

Falmouth Exeter Plus are seeking to appoint a Nursery Nurse to join the close-knit team at our Nursery at our Penryn or Falmouth campus. Our unique setting provides a warm, nurturing environment and high-quality childcare for children aged 6 months to five years. Ofsted rated ‘Good’, our nurseries are extremely popular and are led by a dedicated team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver the daily curriculum in compliance with the Nursery’s standards, policies, and procedures and in line with the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will ensure that all daily activities are conducted in a way which provides a happy, stimulating, and secure learning environment for the children.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will ideally hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, however candidates possessing a level 2 will also be considered. You should possess previous experience of working with children, a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, confidentiality and initiative, as well as a flexible approach towards working hours. Due to the nature of the role, you will also be required to undergo an Enhanced with Regulated Activity Disclosure & Barring Service Check. For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week contract working Monday to Friday. There may be flexibility in the working hours which will be discussed further at interview.

Although we have set the closing date as Sunday 4 October 2026 due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.

About Us

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do. It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.

As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
• 26 days + 8 days bank holiday
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Cycle Scheme & Home & Tech Scheme
• Vivup Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.