Nursery Nurse

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 on a fixed term basis.  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.
 
As an employer of choice we can offer the successful candidate for this role a range of benefits, including:
  
 - 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.
 
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 Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
 
For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.
This position is a fixed term maternity cover up to 12 months, full-time, 37.5 hours per week contract working 8.30 am to 17.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
If you are looking to have an informal discussion about the vacancy ahead of applying please email [email protected].
 
The closing date for this position is Tuesday 16 April 2024.
 
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, universities 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’.
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.