Nursery Nurse - Level 3 Qualified

Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking to recruit an experienced, aspirational and energetic level 3 Nursery Nurse to join their support team in Early Years. This position is term time only, working 39 weeks per year and 19.5 hours per week. The working hours are Monday - Wedensday 8:30am - 3:30pm. Please note that this post is suitable only for those applicants who hold a Level 3 suitable qualification, e.g. Level 3 Early Years Educator, BTEC or a diploma in Early Childcare and Education. Applicants can check their applications meet the criteria set by the DfE using this online list: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england Applicants should add details of their relevant qualifications within their personal statement, ideally stating the type of qualification and the awarding body.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high-quality care, ensuring children are safe, happy, and supported.
• Attend to personal care needs including:
  • Toileting and hygiene
  • Dressing/undressing
  • Supporting independence
  • Support children at mealtimes, promoting healthy eating and social development.
  • Respond to illness, injury, and first aid needs appropriately
  • Ensure safe collection and handover of children

  We have a vastly experienced and stable teaching team who provide the best care and guidance to our children, and we are looking for a friendly, committed individual to join us. Visits to the school can be arranged via the school office on 01424 851783.

  Hollington Primary School joined The Pioneer Academy in 2023 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. At Hollington Primary School, we take pride in providing a kind, safe and happy community where we aspire to inspire. Our school family believes every child is entitled to enjoy memorable learning experiences. Our challenging curriculum, alongside our nurturing environment, enables all to reach their full potential.

  Hollington Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/ and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

  At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

  What we offer you:

  • A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
  • High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities, including specialist training, apprenticeships and pathways to teacher training for interested candidates.
  • A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and behaviour.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
  • Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
  • Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

  If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration if you are shortlisted for interview.

  Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2025 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2025 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

  The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy can be read online: https://hps.e-sussex.sch.uk/policies-and-documents/

  WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY. AND SUITABLE CANDIDATES MAY BE INTERVIEWED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE