Nursery Nurse

Job summary

Join our passionate team at Great Ormond Street Hospital's (GOSH) Day Nursery - where every day is a new adventure!

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic childcare professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in little lives? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our warm and welcoming team at GOSH Day Nursery.

Our nursery is set in a quiet cul-de-sac on Long Yard and benefits from excellent access to nearby parks and outdoor spaces, giving children the opportunity to explore and enjoy outdoor learning every day.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification e.g. NVQ 3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (i.e., must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
• Experience working in a busy nursery setting environment with children aged 3 months to 5 years
• A strong understanding of child development and current early years practice

Main duties of the job

As a Nursey Nurse, your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a Key Person, building strong and trusting relationships with a small group of children and their families
• Delivering high standards of care and education across the nursery, including learning environment, resources and experiences provided
• Observing, supporting and extending children's learning and development
• Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework

In addition to a rewarding role, you'll benefit from the full range of NHS staff benefits, including a generous pension, annual leave, staff discounts, wellbeing support and excellent training and development opportunities.

We welcome applications for full-time, part-time and bank positions. If you're passionate about early years and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you - apply today by sending in your CV and Cover Letter.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.