Nursery Nurse

Fxplus; Penryn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Penryn is seeking a Nursery Nurse to join its dedicated team at the Nursery. The role involves delivering a nurturing environment for children aged 6 months to five years, ensuring quality care and active participation in daily curriculum activities. Candidates should ideally possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous childcare experience, alongside a flexible working approach. This position is permanent and part-time, offering a supportive work culture across a vibrant academic community.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%

26 days plus 8 days bank holiday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Sports Centre Membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme

Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent; Level 2 considered.
• Previous experience of working with children required.
• Must demonstrate confidentiality and a high standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily curriculum in compliance with Nursery standards.
• Provide a happy, stimulating, and secure learning environment.
• Ensure adherence to Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines.

Skills

Experience working with children

Commitment to high standards of care

Confidentiality

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

About The Role

Falmouth Exeter Plus are seeking to appoint a Nursery Nurse to join the close‑knit team at our Nursery at our Penryn campus. Our unique setting provides a warm, nurturing environment and high‑quality childcare for children aged 6 months to five years. Ofsted rated ‘Good’, our nurseries are extremely popular and are led by a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to deliver the daily curriculum in compliance with the Nursery’s standards, policies, and procedures and in line with the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will ensure that all daily activities are conducted in a way which provides a happy, stimulating, and secure learning environment for the children.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will ideally hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent, however candidates possessing a level 2 will also be considered. You should possess previous experience of working with children, a commitment to maintaining high standards of care, confidentiality and initiative, as well as a flexible approach towards working hours.

Due to the nature of the role, you will also be required to undergo an Enhanced with Regulated Activity Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

This is a position offered on a permanent, part‑time, 22.5 hours per week contract.

If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancies ahead of applying please email [e-mail].

*Although we have set the closing date as Sunday 4 January 2026, due to the immediate requirement for this role, we will review applications as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have candidates that are a good match.*

About Us

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider university partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.

It is a fast‑moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is "to deliver world‑class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions."

Benefits

• Employer Pension Contribution up to 10%
• 26 days + 8 days bank holiday
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Sports Centre Membership (Gym & Fitness Classes)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Tusker)
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Home & Tech Scheme
• Lifestyle Discounts

Alongside these benefits we offer a first‑class working environment across our campuses with all the facilities you would expect from working across two leading Universities.

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under‑represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.