Nursery Nurse / Room Leader

toadhall-nursery; Crawley; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Crawley is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to care for children aged 0-5. Full-time and part-time roles are available, along with a competitive salary up to £28,350.40 per year. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and a genuine passion for working with young children. Benefits include discounts on childcare, a company bonus scheme, and opportunities for long service awards. Join a nurturing environment where fun and quality care are paramount.

Benefits

Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day

Company Bonus Scheme

50% staff discount on childcare

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, with capability to plan activities.
• Experience in caring for nursery aged children.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for children aged 0-5.
• Ensure smooth running of the nursery by adhering to policies.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS Framework

Client relationship building

Imaginative activity planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Nursery Nurse

Crawley - RH11 7BP

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 a week) and part time (20 hours a week) required. We are also recruiting for qualified staff to join our Supply Team on a zero hour contract and lunch cover roles.

Salary for Nursery Nurse is up to £28,350.40 per annum

Room Leader – 1-2’s room

We are currently seeking people who are passionate about childcare to join our team of staff as a Room Leader, however the Room Leader role will be inline with the business needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the room. Our staff are essential to the smooth running of our nurseries and are valued members of the team; you will build relationships with children and parents and be involved fully in nursery life.

Salary for Nursery Nurse is up to £30,451.20 per annum

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.

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!

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.

Essential knowledge, skills, qualifications & 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