Babraham Nursery
Recognise every child as an individual and prepare them for their first school steps within a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Salary
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 (BI 9).
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 (B 10).
Position
We are seeking to recruit a permanent Nursery Nurse to work within one of our base rooms. The Nursery Nurse will assist with the care and development of children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years and will be 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.
Working Hours
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 are also an option. We cannot offer term‑time only hours.
Location
Our Nursery is primarily for the use of staff at the Babraham Institute, a charity world‑renowned for its research in life sciences. The nursery was opened in September 1990 and operates from a large house situated in a quiet corner of the residential area within the Institute grounds. It has a homely atmosphere surrounded by green fields and woods, with a large enclosed garden including a climbing frame, pathways, and grassed areas.
The 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.
Benefits
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Aviva pension scheme (10.5% employer contribution)
- 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
Requirements
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB disclosure) is required.
Equality
The Babraham Institute welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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