Westdene Primary School, Brighton (On-Site)
Contract, Part time
No DBS check required
£28163 - £30060 pro rata
12 hours per week (6 per day)
Job introduction
Nursery Nurse
Paid weeks per year: 47.36 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Fixed Term: Until 31st August 2025
Start date: As soon as possible (on completion of relevant employment checks)
The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Nurse for the Spring and Summer Term 2025. The successful candidate will need to hold an NNEB, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Childcare qualification to join our dedicated Nursery team. Working in partnership with the Nursery team, you will need to deliver outstanding Early Years care and education.
Westdene Nursery is set in its own extensive grounds. We offer 25 sessions per day to children aged between 3-4+ years of age. Westdene has a friendly and inclusive environment and our staff are committed to providing high quality play and learning experiences to ensure that children reach their potential. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the Nursery environment as used skilfully to entice children to explore, learn and consolidate knowledge in meaningful ways, and judged our Early Years provision as outstanding. Staff are unanimously proud to work at the school, benefitting a robust professional development offer, which helps them to continue strengthening their skills.
About the role
The successful applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Foundation Stage. Our ideal candidate requires excellent communication skills with colleagues, parents and the local community, to be able to work as a team and to be sensitive to the needs of young children.
Westdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and acceptable personal references.
Location: Westdene Primary School
Hours: 6 hours per day - 8.45am to 3.15pm on a Thursday and Friday
For further information, please contact the school office at Westdene Primary School, Bankside, Brighton, BN1 5GN. Telephone: 01273 916618. E-mail: admin@westdene.brighton-hove.sch.uk
Closing date: Midday Thursday 9th January 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 13th January 2025
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school at the above address.
Website: http://www.westdeneprimary.co.uk
Telephone: 01273 916618
Additional information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company information
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.