Senior Nursery Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Counselling services

Wellbeing workshops

Wellness activities & health programs

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Thursfield Primary School is seeking a Senior Nursery Nurse (Curriculum) to lead and support provision in our Nursery. The role centers on planning, delivering, monitoring and assessing learning under the Early Years Foundation Stage, with a play-based, child-centred approach.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification is required; experience with additional needs is desirable. You will guide nursery staff and work with families to give every child the best start in education.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and child development.
• Ability to plan, deliver, monitor and assess high-quality learning experiences.
• Ability to support and guide other staff in the Nursery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-quality provision within the Nursery.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Plan, deliver, monitor and assess learning experiences for children.
• Oversee assessment of children's learning.
• Deliver outstanding Early Years education.
• Support and guide other Nursery staff.
• Collaborate to raise standards.
• Ensure every child has the best start to their educational journey.

Skills

EYFS curriculum & child development

Planning & assessment

Staff mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Senior Nursery Nurse (Curriculum) post in the Nursery at Thursfield Primary School, where the role leads and supports provision for young children. The core of the work is planning, delivering, monitoring and assessing learning under the Early Years Foundation Stage, and driving curriculum development. It stands out for its focus on play-based, child-centred practice, support for children with additional needs and guiding other nursery staff. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is required, visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts on 4 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Lead and support high-quality provision within the Nursery
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Plan, deliver, monitor and assess high-quality learning experiences for children
• Oversee assessment of children's learning
• Deliver outstanding Early Years education
• Support and guide other staff within the Nursery
• Work collaboratively to raise standards
• Ensure every child has the best start to their educational journey

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Experience

• Extensive experience of working in an Early Years setting
• Experience of supporting children with a range of additional needs

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and child development
• Ability to plan, deliver, monitor and assess high-quality learning experiences
• Ability to support and guide other staff in the Nursery
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Not barred from working with children in education

Other

• Enthusiastic, creative and committed to the best outcomes for all children

What’s offered

• Access to confidential counselling services
• Wellbeing workshops to support personal and professional growth
• Wellness activities and events promoting physical health and mental wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive leadership team committed to valuing and developing staff