Nursery Nurse
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4JDThis job expired on 27 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term time only 40wks, 35 hours per week. Monday 8:00 – 16:30, Tuesday to Friday 08:00-15:30
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed term initially - leading to a permanent contract
Pay scale
- Band 4
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Paul’s Nursery is seeking an experienced level 3 or above Nursery Nurse, to join our highly skilled team. Our recent OFSTED graded GOOD (January 2024) states, “In early years, shared understanding of key learning points is secure across the staff, which means children learn well.” We have strong links with St Paul’s Catholic Primary School and support the Catholic Ethos within our Nursery.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- To be responsible for all round care of children 2-4 yrs. and plan and implement activities to support children’s development to cover the EYFS development matter, seven areas of learning.
- To support children with SEND on a 1:1 basis, when needed
- To communicate effectively and work in partnership with parents and other professionals and to respect confidentiality when appropriate. Carry out regular parent meetings with parents to discuss their child’s development.
- To take on the role of key worker to a group of children and to maintain accurate developmental records. Plan and carry out age-appropriate activities, ensuring children are on track. Complete reports on the child’s development and next steps to share with Parents.
- To attend staff meetings and training sessions as and when required.
- To work within all nursery policies and procedures including administration and recording of first aid.
- To ensure nursery environment and resources are safe and clean in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Key worker with responsibility for a toddler or pre-school group
What the school offers its staff
we offer you an extremely friendly Nursery with support from our dedicated staff and above all our wonderful children.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Paul’s Catholic Primary School and Portsmouth City Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks
About St Paul's Catholic Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 281 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- stephanie_smith@st-pauls.portsmouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 023 92326069
Primary School
Arranging a visit to St Paul's Catholic Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stephanie_smith@st-pauls.portsmouth.sch.uk.
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