Nursery Nurse - Gorsemoor Primary School

Location:                    Gorsemoor Primary School

Employer:                  Staffordshire County Council

Contract type:           Temporary, Term-time only

Working Pattern:       Standard

Hours:                         30 hours per week (Term Time Only - 45.08 weeks per year)

Salary:                        Grade 5 Point 6 to 9 (FTE £19698 - £20,903)

Gorsemoor Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable and professional Nursery Nurse to support within our wonderful Nursery setting, from September 2021.

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nursery, we are looking for enthusiastic, committed and child-centred individuals to join our growing Nursery. We are seeking an experienced Nursery Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will be closely supported by our Nursery manager and the whole of the nursery team. 

Here at Gorsemoor, our belief is that the purpose of education is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills to prepare our children for their diverse working lives, build character, teach knowledge for its own intrinsic value and ignite a love for learning.

We pride ourselves on placing the children at the centre of all that we do, enabling them to reach their potential in both their academic and personal achievements.  As a member of nursery, the successful candidate will be key to ensuring the highest of standards for our youngest pupils, by working alongside the whole team to support inclusion for all pupils’ to achieve academic progress and personal development.

We are proud of our:

• a shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils
• pupils who are engaged, well-behaved and love to learn
• caring, dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff and governors
• high expectations and vision for school improvement
• commitment to continuing professional development
• a warm friendly atmosphere
• a very supportive teaching staff who have a desire to take the school forward
• interested and supportive parents

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, have a high level of personal drive, energy and resilience together with relevant experience. The successful candidates will need to respond effectively to changing priorities, be able to use their initiative as well as having excellent organisation. Confidentiality and professionalism are key attributes for this role. Suitable training will be provided to develop specific qualities which will emerge as the successful candidates start the role. Successful candidates will possess good literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to work effectively with pupils and their parents/carers and have a good level of IT skills.

Here at Gorsemoor, we are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be working closely with the Nursery Manager to provide a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment for all of the pupils that attend.

To be successful in your role, you will help to plan and supervise child and adult led activities. You will have key person responsibilities and will support the children to achieve their full potential in all areas of the EYFS. We are seeking a pro-active person who has a ‘can do’ attitude. You will be required to carry out observations of the children, full training and support will be given. Most importantly, you will be required to develop good relationships with the children and their families in order to help them to progress in their learning and development.

Please take the time to read our Candidate Letter, Recruitment Pack and the Person Specification below.  Informal visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01543 274788.

Additional information and how to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please return your completed application form, along with a cover letter, to admin@gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk by the closing date shown below.  Successful applicants will be notified via email, if they have been selected for interview.

Closing Date:             28.06.2021 at 10.00am

Shortlisting:              29.06.2021 Interviews:                 02.07.2021

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.  Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.