Nursery Nurses - Full time and Part time opportunities available
September 2025 (Fixed term for one year, with the possibility of extension)
Working Arrangements:
Full time: 40 hrs per week (Monday – Friday)
Part time: 24 hrs per week (Tuesday – Thursday)
Working all year round with 30 days paid annual leave plus paid bank holidays (pro rate for part time). Shifts - Rotation of early/mid/late shifts (between the hours of 7:30am and 6:15pm).
Salary: £25,466 - £28,220 per annum. Salary is dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications and will be pro-rated for part time.
The Role:
We are currently looking for experienced Level 3 qualified nursery practitioners with a highly collaborative and child focused approach to join our Nursery, Hallfield First. We are also open to hearing from individuals with childcare experience looking to gain a Level 3 qualification as part of an apprenticeship.
Hallfieldfirst offers parents a year-round nursery provision for children aged 3 months to 3 years and forms part of Hallfield School, a flourishing co-educational independent day school (3 months –13 years) in the leafy and attractive outskirts of Edgbaston.
Successful candidates will have previous experience of working with children and a flexible and positive work ethic. They will have excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. A strong passion for a child centred approach to play and learning is essential as they will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities. Qualified applicants must have an excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection and an inspirational approach to children’s development.
The key responsibilities of a Nursery Nurse include, but are not limited to:
• Supporting the Room Leaders in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities.
• Undertaking observational records of the children.
• Responsibility for the care routines of the children in your group as directed by the Room Leader.
• Actively support a two-way flow of information between the nursery and parents/carers of the children.
• Work in collaboration with all professionals who might be supporting children in your group.
• Support with the smooth transitions between settings of the children in your group.
In return, we offer:
• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking.
• Free lunch options for staff all year round
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school
• Various retail discounts and benefits, including salary sacrifices
• Long service recognition.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling service
• Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Closing Date: Friday 15th August (10am). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.
We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.