Nursery Nurses

Hallfield School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in London is seeking experienced Level 3 qualified nursery practitioners for their nursery, offering a collaborative child-focused environment. Responsibilities include supporting children's learning, maintaining observations, and ensuring effective communication with parents. The role provides a salary of £25,466 - £28,220 per annum, alongside benefits such as generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. Candidates interested in acquiring a Level 3 qualification are also welcome to apply.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice group pension scheme

30 days paid annual leave

Death in service benefit

Free parking

Complimentary staff lunch

50% staff fee discount for staff children

Various retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a nursery practitioner is desirable.
• Open to individuals willing to undertake Level 3 qualification.
• Child-focused approach towards children, parents, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational play opportunities.
• Maintain observational records for the children.
• Ensure care routines are followed as directed by Room Leader.
• Communicate effectively with parents and collaborate with professionals.
• Support smooth transitions for children between settings.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in childcare

Childcare experience

Collaborative approach

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Room Leaders in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities.
• Undertaking observational records of the children.
• Responsibility for the care routines of the children in your group as directed by the Room Leader.
• Actively support a two-way flow of information between the nursery and parents/carers of the children.
• Work in collaboration with all professionals who might be supporting children in your group.
• Support with the smooth transitions between settings of the children in your group.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Complimentary staff lunch
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school
• Various retail discounts and benefits, including salary sacrifices Long service recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling service
• Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership

Role Overview

We are currently looking for experienced Level 3 qualified nursery practitioners with a highly collaborative and child focused approach to join our Nursery, Hallfield First. We are also open to hearing from individuals with childcare experience looking to gain a Level 3 qualification as part of an apprenticeship. Hallfieldfirst offers parents a year-round nursery provision for children aged 3 months to 3 years and forms part of Hallfield School, a flourishing co-educational independent day school (3 months 13 years) in the leafy and attractive outskirts of Edgbaston.

Salary: £25,466 - £28,220 per annum. Salary is dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications and will be pro-rated for part time. Working all year round with 30 days paid annual leave plus paid bank holidays (pro rate for part time). Shifts - Rotation of early/mid/late shifts (between the hours of 7:30am and 6:15pm).

Closing Date: Thursday 8th January (10am). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.