Nursery Nurse Level 3 Perm position

Pay: £13.13 per hour

Job Description

Qualified Nursery Nurse

• Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 longer days

• Location: A nursery in Andover

• Salary: 13.13 per hour

• Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join a well‑established Forest School nursery in Andover on a permanent, long‑term basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives outdoors, enjoys child‑led learning, and wants to be part of a nurturing, nature‑focused early years environment.

The Role

• Create a safe, stimulating outdoor environment rooted in Forest School principles

• Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures

• Lead and support outdoor activities, nature exploration, and child‑initiated play

• Provide warm, positive interactions and greet every child with a welcoming approach

• Deliver high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a consistent, supportive team culture

• Follow and implement the daily Forest School routine

• Assist with snack/meal times, tidying, and light domestic tasks

Requirements

• Punctual, reliable, and professional

• Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

• Strong communication skills with children, families, and colleagues

• Ability to provide two proofs of address and references for last 2 years

• Willingness to follow safeguarding and EYFS guidelines

Safeguarding Statement:

At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service ("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a "protected" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure