Nursery Nurse

Job description
Acorns Nurseries Limited is an independent company established in 1988 with 12 nurseries located in South Wales and the South West of England.
We are currently seeking qualified Nursery Nurses to join our fun and friendly teams at our nurseries located in Newport.
Our philosophy is to provide the same high standards of care and dedication that we would want for our own children. The ethos and culture we work hard to create is that Acorns Nurseries is a secure place of fun, where children are encouraged to learn and develop through discovery and imagination.
We provide a wide range of opportunities to satisfy each individual child’s natural capacity, whilst offering the highest standards of professionalism and care.
We welcome applications from any individuals who are not qualified and share the same values, enthusiasm and passion for working with children with a commitment to gaining a recognised childcare qualification.
What will the role involve?
You will be working as part of a team, acting as Key Carer for a group of children, ensuring high quality provision through the planning and implementing of exciting activities within a safe, stimulating environment whilst providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and liaising with parents and carers on a regular basis.
Hours of work
Our nurseries are open between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Full Time
5 x days per week, 8½ hours per day (40 hours per week) or 4 x days per week, 7:30am to 6pm.
Part Time
We have various shifts available which can be worked flexibly between the hours of 7:30am and 6:00pm. This includes full days, mornings only (from 7:30am), afternoons only starting at 12pm/1pm/2pm or lunchtime cover between 11:30am and 2:00pm.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss your availability or indicate within your application the hours you are able to work.
Benefits include:
· Competitive Salary
· Continuous Professional Development to keep your skills updated
· Long Service Rewards
· Uniform
· Pension Scheme
· Part paid breaks
· Cycle to work scheme
We are committed to safeguarding children and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and any employment will be subject to our Safer Recruitment checks.
Acorns Nurseries Ltd are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To apply for this role, you will be required to complete our online application form which can be accessed by visiting this link https://forms.gle/MHSkZBBdpaKcpvVT8. Once we have received your completed application form, Chris or Becca will be in touch with you.
If you would like an informal chat about this position or have any problems completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact Chris or Becca on 02920 382 009 or by email on chris@acornsnurseries.co.uk. For more information about Acorns Nurseries Ltd, please visit our website at www.acornsnurseries.co.uk.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Work Location: In person