Salary                      Point 14 - £24,811 per annum

Hours                       40 hours per week, all year round

Contract                  Permanent

Location                  Peterborough College

Due to recent increasing demand for nursery places at our 'OUTSTANDING’ setting we are currently seeking a Nursery Nurse to work at our busy and diverse on-site Nursery on a permanent basis. 

The position is for 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with hours between 8.00 and 6.00pm all year round.

Within this role you will work as part of a team providing a full range of stimulating activities for children, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met. You will also develop a positive relationship with parents/carers and other staff, including being a Key Person and carrying out both developmental activities and care routines. 

You will help the Room Leader ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery, particularly within the age range of children in the room.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 childcare qualification and a good level of general education including Level 2 qualifications in English and Math's. 

You will also need previous experience of working with children aged 0-5 years. Additional training in first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding would be beneficial, however could be provided. This role requires flexibility and enthusiasm, as well as a passion to see children achieve their potential.

What makes us different?

• Generous annual leave – 30 days leave plus Christmas close of up to an additional 5 days and 8 days public holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Training and development opportunities – we will support you to in your continued professional development and achieving your level 3 childcare qualification
• On site free parking
• Free uniform
• Access to the College’s main campus and benefits

How to apply

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.