Job Description
Post Title: Nursery Nurse
Grade: BEXLEY07
Part time: Thursdays and Fridays (13 hours per week)
We are looking for someone who:
- Is creative, inspirational and engaging
- Is motivated by the desire to support children in the EYFS to reach their full potential and be ready for KS1
- Understands the importance of teamwork and good communication with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues
- Have a relevant Nursery Nurse qualification (experience in a school nursery setting is desirable)
- Be comfortable covering classes, planning (using prepared schemes of work), resourcing and feeding back to teachers.
- Be able to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Have high expectations for themselves and our pupils
- Promote our Christian vision and values
- Be committed to the safety and well-being of our children
- Have the desire and ambition to continually develop and improve as a practitioner
What we can offer:
- Our children are our biggest asset! Behaviour for learning is strong and the nursery has a calm, positive environment
- Talented, stable and supportive nursery staff who work collaboratively
- Experienced and approachable senior leaders, who are committed to improving practice and supporting staff well-being
- Opportunities for CPD, including staff training sessions, team teaching opportunities and collaboration with other schools in the local area
- A clear vision for our staff and pupils: One Community, Learning and Growing Together, Sharing the Love of God.
To apply for this vacancy please contact the school for further information via email: [email protected]
CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 9.00 am on Monday 6th July 2026.
Interviews are planned to take place at 9:30am on Thursday 9th July 2026.
References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Bishop Ridley C of E Primary School is a successful primary school located in the Falconwood area of Welling. We are located a 10-minute walk away from Welling High Street with good public transport links (less than 8-minutes’ walk from Falconwood Railway Station) and on-site parking. We benefit from nearby local amenities at The Green, Falconwood (0.5 miles) and green open spaces such as Oxleas Wood (1 mile).
We live our school life in line with our core Christian vision and values of Trust, Forgiveness, Thankfulness, Compassion, Friendship and Humility. We have strong links with Bishop Ridley Church on The Green (Falconwood) and are an inclusive community, welcoming children and staff of all faiths, or of none.
More information can also be found on our school website at https://www.bishopridleyschool.org.uk/
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13,014.00 per year
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
