South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team who is passionate and committed to providing amazing experiences and learning opportunities to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education. we offer above industry standard salary with salary increments. You would start on up to 35 days holiday per year (including Bank holidays).

To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years

To maintain the health and well being of children in our care.

To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals both internally and externally

Main duties of the job

To adhere to OFSTED Standards & Regulations

To ensure compliance with child protection procedures

To take the lead in the absence of the Room Leader

To take the lead in providing a challenging and providing quality care education

To adhere to nursery and Trust policies and procedures

To maintain the health and safety of the children in our care carrying out risk assessments when required

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

the'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

Your Leadership Impact

Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7727903

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
  • GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
  • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
  • Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within a childcare setting

Experience

Essential

  • Work placement experience within a childcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
  • GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
  • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
  • Knowledge of Ofsted standards & regulations
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Desirable

  • Relevant experience within a childcare setting

Experience

Essential

  • Work placement experience within a childcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manager

Clare McAllen

clare.mcallen@nhs.net

01642282810

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CP-7727903

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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