Nursery Nurse

The job itself

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and energetic Nursery Nurse to cover for a maternity leave. The successful candidate will have the minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC or equivalent), with sound knowledge and understanding of child development and age-related play activities. It is essential that the person has knowledge of EYFS curriculum and assessment practice.

The key responsibilities are to assist the class teacher in the provision of the Foundation and Reception Curriculum. The successful candidate will be amongst other things, primarily responsible for motivating and stimulating children’s learning abilities, including mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play. You will provide an interactive, supportive, safe and secure environment which enables children to learn and grow. There is accountability in the role including observing and recording each child's progress to be discussed with teaching staff and parents to support the continuing learning journey of each child.

You will be caring and nurturing whilst understanding safe working practices and boundaries for working with young children. You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills with good communication skills both verbal and written.

If you would like to be considered for this rewarding role in a supportive and friendly team please refer to the job description and person specification, and application documents can be downloaded from our website.

Please then send completed forms to us via email. If you wish to arrange a confidential and informal conversation about the role please contact the school.

Closing Date: 8th June 2023 at 9am

St Cuthbert’s Roman Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and barring disclosure.

Before making your application please note: In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 as part of the safer recruiting requirements, an online and social media search will be conducted as part of our safer recruitment processes. This will be conducted

by Human Resources and will only be undertaken if the (your) application is to be shortlisted. The aim of the search is to specifically check the candidate’s (your) suitability for the job, and that there is nothing evident that would undermine that. By proceeding with your application, the applicant (you) is agreeing for the search to be undertaken.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.