Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our friendly team and help create a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.
About the Role
As a Nursery Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality childcare and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the nursery. You'll act as a role model within the Early Years team, ensuring that every child's individual needs are met and that families feel welcomed, informed, and supported.
This role is varied and hands‑on - perfect for someone enthusiastic about early years education and dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for children.
🌱 Key Responsibilities
Early Years Practice
- Deliver high‑quality care in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Act as a key person, observing, planning, and evaluating children's development.
- Build strong partnerships with parents and carers through regular communication.
- Support room initiatives and contribute to nursery development projects.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent safeguarding practice.
- Support and work towards achieving high standards in room audits and inspections.
People & Teamwork
- Work collaboratively within the team, promoting equality, inclusion, and respect.
- Assist with staff induction and support colleagues to ensure consistency of care.
- Help the management team maintain staffing ratios at all times.
Health & Safety
- Follow all health and safety procedures and promote safe working practices.
- Proactively identify and manage risks within the nursery environment.
Family Experience & Marketing
- Support open days, events, and marketing activities as needed.
- Contribute positively to show rounds by presenting a professional and welcoming environment.
- Participate in social media and promotional activities when required.
Environment & Maintenance
- Look after equipment and resources, reporting any issues promptly.
- Ensure supplies and materials are well‑stocked and readily available.
🎓 Person Specification
Essential
- Full and relevant Early Years qualification
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
- Awareness of Ofsted requirements
- Experience working in a team
- Customer service experience
- Good understanding of health & safety
- Knowledge of equal opportunities legislation
- Safeguarding training
- Paediatric first aid
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a similar role
🟦 Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to:
- Provide proof of right to work in the UK
- Complete a suitability declaration
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Provide two satisfactory references
- Submit a certificate of good conduct if applicable (for those who have lived abroad)
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
