Role overview
Babraham Nursery recognises every child as an individual and prepares them for their first school steps within a fun, safe and nurturing environment
Starting salary for Level 3 qualified is £24,973 FTE per annum | Starting salary for Level 2 qualified is £23,161 FTE per annum
We are seeking to recruit various Nursery Nurse positions to work either as a roving member of the Nursery team, covering in all base rooms, or a base room staff member. Our Nursery Nurses assist with the care and development of children ranging from 6 weeks-5 years and will be expected to take on some key working responsibilities when in a base room or covering other members of staff if roving. A Level 2 Early Years qualification is essential and a Level 3 Early Years qualification is highly desirable for this post.
Multiple working patterns are available. These include:
Full Time (40.75 hours)
- Part Time - Mornings (27.5 hours)
- Part Time - Afternoons (28.25 hours)
- Part Time in Term Time (30.75 hours) and Full Time in School Holidays (40.75 hours)
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB Disclosure) is required.
Closing date for applications is 7th May 2023.
Benefits include:
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Aviva pension scheme (10.5% employer contribution)
- 25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata of applicable)
- 3 Christmas Closure days
- Employee Assistance Programme
This role is not eligible for sponsorship and the successful candidate needs to have right to work in the UK.
About the Nursery
We are an extremely supportive and friendly organisation; often described as having a warm, friendly atmosphere, whilst parents and staff say that there is a real sense of community. We have a highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable team who work together in an inclusive, family friendly environment
Babraham Nursery was opened in September 1990 and operates from a large house situated in a quiet corner of a residential area in the grounds of the Institute. It has a large enclosed garden with climbing frame, pathways and grassed areas. It accommodates up to a total of ninety children on the Early Years register aged from 6 weeks to 5 years throughout the year and operates a separate holiday club for school aged children during the holidays at the local school.
If you possess the skills, energy and enthusiasm to work within our Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery, please apply!
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.
Department
Nursery
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
40.75 - Various hours also available
Salary
Level 3 - £24,973 FTE per annum
