Senior Nursery Nurse

Job overview

Senior Nursery Nurse – Band 3

Do you possess the magic and sparkle to build relationships with very little people? Can you use this magic and sparkle to distract them when they are teething, hungry or just missing home?

Would you enjoy exploring the local environment with little ones, which may include getting wet and muddy?

How does a day packed with fun and adventures while nurturing and caring for our little people sound?

Don’t miss the opportunity to join our fantastic Staff Day Nursery at Great Ormond Street Hospital which provides day care for children, aged 3 months to 5 years, whose parents/carers are employed by the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a fun, passionate and qualified childcare professional, minimum level 2 in childcare and education, who will enjoy working within a dedicated, established team who are committed to providing an excellent quality of provision.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• To provide a fun enabling environment for children to learn and thrive.
• To act as a key worker to named children, carrying out observations/developmental reports for each child and liaising with parents regularly.
• Working in partnership with the team and with parents to act as a positive and professional role model to colleagues and children.

To be considered for the role you will be:

You will need to have a minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience of a room leader role in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months – 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of the child development and current practices.

This role will involve working varying shifts between the hours of Monday and Friday from 7.00am – 7.00 so some flexibility is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.