At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the care and development of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Babraham Nursery, part of the renowned Babraham Institute, focused on life sciences research.
- Benefits: Free lunch, parking, training, 25 days holiday, and generous maternity leave.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours available in a supportive community atmosphere.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team in an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Level 2 Early Years qualification required; Level 3 is highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 20011 - 20011 £ per year.
Babraham Nursery recognises every child as an individual and prepares them for their first school steps within a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Starting salary for Level 3 qualified is between £19,248 and £20,011 per annum (£27,765 FTE to £28,866 FTE per annum) depending on experience. Starting salary for Level 2 qualified is between £18,671 and £18,982 per annum (£26,933 FTE to £27,382 FTE per annum) depending on experience.
We are seeking to recruit a permanent Nursery Nurse to work within one of our base rooms. The Nursery Nurse’s assist with the care and development of children ranging from 6 weeks-5 years and are responsible for a key group of children within their room. A Level 2 Early Years qualification is essential and a Level 3 Early Years qualification is highly desirable for this post.
Various working hours are available, including 12pm-5.45 Monday to Thursday and 12pm-5.15 on Fridays. Part time hours of 2, 3 or 4 whole days per week is also an option. We cannot offer term time only hours.
Our Nursery is primarily for the use of staff at the Babraham Institute. The Babraham Institute is a charity, which is world-renowned for its research in life sciences that leads to new medicines and treatments for human diseases. Babraham Nursery was opened in September 1990 and operates from a large house situated in a quiet corner of a residential area in the grounds of the Institute. It has a homely atmosphere and is surrounded by green fields and woods. It has a large enclosed garden with climbing frame, pathways and grassed areas. Nursery accommodates up to ninety children on the Early Years register aged from 6 weeks to 5 years and operates a separate after-school club and holiday club for school-aged children at the local school.
We are an extremely supportive and friendly organisation; often described as having a warm, friendly atmosphere, whilst parents and staff say that there is a real sense of community. We have a highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable team who work together in an inclusive, family friendly environment.
Benefits include:
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Training and development opportunities
- 25 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata if applicable)
- 26 weeks of maternity leave at full pay
- 3 Paid Christmas Closure Days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 50% discount on Stagecoach bus travel
A full job specification and role requirements can be found attached to this vacancy. If you possess the skills, energy and enthusiasm to work within our Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery, please apply. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB Disclosure) is required. Closing date for applications is Sunday 5th July 2026. However we reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications received.
The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society. NO AGENCIES PLEASE. The Babraham Institute holds a silver Athena SWAN award and is committed to promoting and developing a culture of excellence, diversity and mutual respect that supports the Institute’s ambitions and attracts highly motivated and talented people. The Babraham Institute abides by the principles of the government's Disability Confident Scheme and has a positive approach to employing disabled people.
Nursery Nurse (Part Time - Afternoons) employer: Babraham Institute
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