Nursery Nurse

Salary: £24,426 FTE (£17,577.08 pro rata)

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking to appoint a Nursery Nurse to support the smooth running of the nursery. The ideal candidate will ensure the provision of a happy, safe, secure and stimulating environment in which physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development of the children is taken into full account.

The successful candidate will encourage the children to maintain and develop their own individuality and independence within supportive group care environment and will be able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities particular to this post are:

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment that fosters the all-round development of the children.
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate activities that promote children's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development in a setting that respects individuality and diversity.
• Observe and monitor the progress of individual children and keep necessary records. Use these records to enhance progression and development.
• Liaise with parents/carers and nursery users regarding their children's care. Make parents feel at ease and welcome in the nursery. Encourage participation and discussion and respond to requirements regarding childcare and wellbeing.
• The ideal candidate will hold an appropriate Level 3 qualification in childcare/Nursery nursing and a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the Children Act, including child protection procedures and relevant legislation

Applicants must hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification to be considered for this role.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term Contract for Maternity Cover until June 2026

Further information regarding the role, the person specification and job competencies is contained in the attached job pack.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. CV applications are not accepted.

The closing date for completed applications 22/10/2025 at 11:59pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

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