Nursery nurse
The Flying Bull Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7BJ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours a week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year fixed term - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,254.09 to £29,539.97
What skills and experience we're looking for
Function of the post Under the direction of the Nursery Manager to assist in providing a high standard of childcare for children aged between 9 months and 5 years within a stimulating, friendly and positive environment that is physically and emotionally secure. Children’s welfare must be of paramount importance together with the commitment to deliver the highest quality education and care.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Be part of a childcare team with specific responsibilities relating to the children attending the Nursery.
2. Always maintain a high standard of professional conduct and a child-centred approach to the care provided in accordance with national and Nursery policies/procedures, current legislation, the curriculum, registration requirements and other guidelines issued by Portsmouth City Council and Ofsted.
3. Work with all staff on the day to day running of the nursery.
4. Act as a role model to staff and children.
5. Working 1:1 with children with special educational needs as required.
6. Assist with the implementation of a range of activities to ensure that the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each child are properly met.
7. Prepare materials and equipment at the start of each session and clearing away at the end. All toys, equipment, rooms and play areas must be always kept safe and hygienic and as clean and tidy as is practicable. This will involve damp dusting, minor cleaning and mopping up of spillages etc. but will exclude major cleaning.
8. Ensure that toys and equipment are properly used, withdrawing immediately or rendering harmless any potentially dangerous items and arranging repair or proper disposal thereafter. Also reporting immediately to the School Office any repair or maintenance work required to the fabric of the building.
9. Ensure that all appropriate staff are kept informed of the physical and emotional security of the children and that anything about a child that gives cause for concern is reported to the Manager immediately and acted upon accordingly.
10. To develop and maintain good relationships with parents and provide them with positive feedback on their child’s day.
11. Administer first aid when appropriate. The Flying Bull Academy– Nursery Nurse Profile Page 2
12. Have regard to health and hygiene in the preparation and handling of food.
13. Supervise the children at mealtimes and feeding as necessary.
14. Attend to the physical needs of the children, generally fostering their development, independence and self-reliance, always liaising with the children’s parents/guardians to help achieve this.
15. Always adopt a flexible and teamwork approach to work including providing the necessary cover for other staff in emergency situations etc. as directed by, and within the limits of registration requirements.
16. Attend staff meetings as required and be willing to undertake appropriate training.
17. Support the Nursery in positively marketing the services.
18. Follow all school policies with specific reference to the Behaviour, Child Protection, Health and Safety and Learning and Teaching policies
19. Be responsible for your own health, safety and welfare as well as the users of the Nursery in both normal and emergency situations in accordance with Nursery guidelines. Also being fully conversant with fire drills and other emergency procedures and taking responsibility for the children under your care.
What the school offers its staff
Located in the heart of Portsmouth, The Flying Bull Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.
At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.
- Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
- Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
- Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
- Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.
- Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
- Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Flying Bull Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Flying Bull Academy website
- Email address
- e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
Arranging a visit to The Flying Bull Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.
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