Nursery Nurses

Nursery Nurses (Level 3 Qualified and Apprentices Required) - Immediate Start

Hallfield School - Edgbaston, B15

Working Arrangements: Full-time positions (40hrs worked Monday - Friday). 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). Part-time work patterns may be considered.

Salary: £21,733 - £24,486 per annum, dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications. Please note the nursery pay scales will increase in April in line with living wage increases.

The Role:

We are currently looking for experienced Level 3 qualified nursery practitioners with a highly collaborative approach to join our Nursery.  We are also open to hearing from individuals with childcare experience looking to gain a Level 3 qualification as part of an apprenticeship.

Hallfield first offers parents 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.

Successful candidates will have previous experience of working with children and a flexible and positive work ethic. They will have excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. A strong passion for a child centred approach to play and learning is essential as they will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities. Qualified applicants must have an excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection and an inspirational approach to children’s development.

The key responsibilities of a Nursery Nurse include, but are not limited to:

• To support the Nursery Managers and Room Leader in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities.
• To support the Room Leader with observational records of the children.
• To support the establishment of secure attachment for your key children.
• To be responsible for the care routines of the children in your group as directed by the Room Leader.
• To actively support a two-way flow of information between the nursery and parents/carers of the children.
• To work in collaboration with all professionals who might be supporting children in your group.
• To support the smooth transitions between settings of the children in your group.

In return, we offer:

• Work-based pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays.
• Life insurance (death in service benefit) scheme.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary lunch and refreshments.
• Generous School Fee Discount for staff children.
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme available.
• Long service recognition.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Professional development opportunities with generous and supportive CPD policy.

Closing Date: 15th April (10am).

Safeguarding & Child Protection

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references (which are requested prior to an interview), an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

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 partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement:

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo safer recruitment screening appropriate to the post, including through referencing, online search, medical questionnaire and an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).