Nursery Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent Nursery Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in the under 2-5’s room. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment and a creative approach for delivering an exciting and inspiring curriculum from which the children can flourish and thrive. We would like someone with a passion for their work that it is evident on the faces of their key children and in the minds of their parents. 

The successful candidate must be qualified to Level 3 or above and have experience of working with children under 5 years old.

You will be:

• Assisting the senior staff in the planning and preparation of activities to provide a high quality curriculum
• Carrying out the observation and assessment of individual children and completion of their development records
• Attending to the physical, social and emotional needs of the children, working in partnership with parents to ensure that each child reaches their potential
• Participating in on-going training.

You should have:

• Relevant level 3 qualification
• Experience of working with children under 5 years
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• A commitment to working in partnership with parents to provide a high standard of childcare.

For more information about the nursery please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/nursery

Interview will be held on 24th June 2024. 

Oxford Brookes is a great place to work and we really look after our staff. Benefits include up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days (this includes 13 bank holiday and concessionary days). Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports’ facilities). For more about the benefits of working for Brookes please see the document called “All about Brookes”.

*Please note: the successful applicant will need to be subject to a background disclosure check (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed. 

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, and will be dependent on the candidate meeting criteria to rely on tradeable points.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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