Nursery Nurse

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Peterborough seeks a Nursery Nurse to join their team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. You will provide high-quality care to children aged 0-5 and ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment. Candidates must have at least a Level 2 childcare qualification and experience in early years settings. This role offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a friendly, supportive team.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 childcare qualification required.
• Good standard of education including Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience in early years settings with children aged 0-5.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support Room Leader in creating a safe and inclusive environment.
• Act as a key person for a group of children.
• Help children build independence through daily routines.
• Build supportive relationships with children and parents.
• Assist with snack and mealtimes.

Skills

Childcare qualification Level 2

Experience with 0-5 years old children

Understanding of EYFS

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Salary - £24,080 per annum (pro rata) Hours - 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Contract - Fixed Term Contract - until July 2026 Location - Peterborough Closing Date - 2nd November 2025

Are you passionate about nurturing young children and supporting their development in a caring and inclusive environment?

We're looking for a warm, reliable and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse to join our friendly nursery team at Peterborough College on a maternity cover basis. You'll be working in a supportive early years setting, helping to deliver high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Room Leader to provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Acting as a key person for a group of children - observing, planning, and delivering age‑appropriate activities to support their development.
• Helping children build independence through daily care routines and structured learning.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Supporting the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and nursery policies.
• Assisting with snack and mealtimes, tidying activities, and contributing to the smooth running of the room.
• Collaborating with colleagues and attending team meetings to support high‑quality provision.
• Deputising for the Room Leader when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A Level 2 childcare qualification (minimum).
• A good standard of education including Level 2 English and Maths.
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• A warm, compassionate communicator with great teamwork and initiative.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and ongoing professional development.

Desirable but not essential:

Level 3 childcare qualification, First Aid, Food Hygiene, or Child Protection training.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly, welcoming team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Make a real difference in children’s early education
• College values that champion Diversity, safeguarding, and child‑centred learning

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!