Nursery Nurse

Key Information

• Location: Orpington, Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom BR6 0EJ
• Contract Type: Part-time 30 hours per week
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Salary: £13.78 - £15.20 per hour (equivalent to £28,882.88 - £31,859.20 per annum full time equivalent)

About the Role

Join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Nursery Nurse to our friendly and dedicated team in Orpington.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare
• Extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Positive, can-do attitude

Desirable:

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting
• Current paediatric first aid certificate
• Safeguarding and child protection training
• Current food hygiene certificate

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work as part of a team and provide a home from home environment
• Keep accurate records and reports
• Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Support the Room Leader to ensure highest standards of Early Years care

Responsibilities

• Friendly approach with parents, children, and colleagues
• Provide safe, stimulating, educational environment
• Maintain homely, clean, and organised environment
• Implement interesting and inspiring activities
• Build relationships with Key Children, record interests and achievements
• Always be available for Key Children
• Communicate with parents via Satchel app, meetings, or report writing
• Follow company Policies and Procedures

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility.

Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and belonging. Career Development – Clear progression pathways, structured training, mentorship. Work-Life Balance – Structured hours and flexible shifts. Competitive Pay & Benefits – Regular benchmarking, bonuses, pensions, paid leave. Award-Winning Family – Recognition, personal growth, team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Rolling interviews. Expected start date: ASAP. Process includes video interview followed by face-to-face interview, ‘Stay and Play’ session, background checks, DBS, Qualification Verification.

Apply Now

To apply for the Qualified Nursery Nurse position, click the Quick Apply button, complete the application form, and include your CV and a short cover letter. We aim to respond within 2–5 working days. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check is required.