Nursery Nurse

Company:  Nursery People
Location: South East
Closing Date: 01/08/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Located close to Horley with easy access to the trainline and bus services, we have a day nursery seeking an experienced Nursery Nurse.

After recent renovation and refurbishment, this nursey offers contemporary, light and spacious rooms with each age group having an allocated garden that enables a range of outdoor learning experiences. The setting is close by to shops, so there’s plenty of choice for lunch venues, but it also has a self-contained staff room that facilitates breaks and staff learning development.

You will be responsible for creating an environment in which children’s individual needs are met and for supporting the team in ensuring that high quality childcare is provided to all. This is a full time 40 hr per week role.

In addition to a competitive salary package, including pension and occupational sick pay, you will receive a package of benefits including staff discount on childcare places, bonus, high street discounts, excellent training and career development, with the opportunity to gain further qualifications and much more.
Responsibilities:
  • Work in partnership with parent and carers, catering for all children’s individual needs; observing, planning and evaluating development activities; keeping accurate records and maintaining regular contact and communication with parents
  • Support the Room Leader to ensure that all nursery initiatives are fully embedded into the room, following and implementing the EYFS at all times
  • Respond to parent queries or requests in a polite and professional manner, seeking help or signposting parents to the correct person within the nursery as appropriate
  • Support with new staff induction into the room, to ensure consistency of care
  • To take good care and responsibility for equipment and furniture in the room, ensuring that any issues are flagged appropriately
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Experience of working in a day nursery
  • Relevant Early Years qualification – Level 3
  • Understanding and working knowledge of the EYFS
  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements, safeguarding and paediatric first aid
  • Valid DBS check
Ready to embark on this rewarding journey with us? For full job details or if you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact us today. We are a refreshing nursery agency that will strive to help your career blossom. We are Nursery People!
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