Nursery Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Main area Corporate Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 328-CP-7727903

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/02/2026 23:59

Nursery Nurse

Band 3

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

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

Knowledge

• 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
• Relevant experience within a childcare setting

Experience

• Work placement experience within a childcare setting

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in applications - please ensure you read the Guidance for Applicants document attached to this vacancy,

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.