NHS Jobs

Nursery Officer

London SE1 7EH

Key information

Pay
£31,554 to £33,270 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
1 Nov 2026

About this role

The Band 3 Nursery Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality care and early years education for children aged 3 months to 5 years within a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Working as part of the nursery team, the post holder will support children's learning, development, health, and well-being through play-based activities, observation, assessment, and effective partnership working with parents and professionals. The role includes maintaining accurate developmental records, contributing to children's progress reviews, promoting independence, safeguarding children at all times, and adhering to nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and legislative standards. The post holder will actively participate in team activities, training, supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of outstanding childcare and education Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.