Nursery Nurse

eTeach UK Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave

LGPS pension including life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vivup employee benefits

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic nursery practitioner for a full-time role. A Level 3 Childcare qualification and Level 2 English and Maths are required, with solid experience across the 0–5 age range and strong EYFS knowledge.

You will work as part of a team to provide high-quality care, maintain accurate records, and support children’s development while building strong relationships with parents. Generous leave and pension benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification is required.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required.
• Solid experience with 0–5 age range and EYFS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of quality care and education as part of a team.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and support children’s independence.
• Implement daily room routines, including setting out activities and preparing meals/snacks.
• Act as a key person for a designated group of children and conduct observations.
• Complete initial parent work and host parent consultations three times a year.
• Collaborate with external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Support nursery staff and deputise for the Room Leader when required.
• Administer basic first aid following nursery procedures.
• Adhere to EYFS, health and safety, safeguarding, and college policies.
• Attend regular room and team meetings to support nursery development.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding practices

Key worker system

Education

Level 3 Childcare

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Salary: Salary: £25,043 per annum, full time equivalent

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide a high standard of quality care and education.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date individual records and support children's independence through care routines.
• Implement daily room routines, including setting out, clearing away activities, and preparing meals/snacks.
• Act as a key person for a designated group of children, conducting observations, assessments, and activity planning.
• Complete initial parent work for new starters and host parent consultations three times a year.
• Collaborate with external agencies to promote the best outcomes for every child.
• Provide clear direction to nursery assistants and deputise for the Room Leader when required.
• Administer basic first aid in line with agreed nursery procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to EYFS guidelines, health and safety, safeguarding, and college policies.
• Attend regular room and team meetings to continuously support nursery development.

What we're looking for

You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and caring practitioner holding a minimum of a Level 3 Childcare qualification alongside Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. With solid experience working across the 0–5 age range, you possess an in-depth understanding of EYFS, child development, safeguarding practices, and the key worker system. You bring excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a collaborative team spirit, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents, and colleagues alike. If you are passionate about early years education and ready to bring energy, dedication, and warmth to our nursery, we would love to hear from you!

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 43 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of young children? 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.