Nursery Nurse - Level 3 - Part-time

Cedar Children's Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2469-88S
• Posted:12/01/2026
• Pay:£20,679 - £23,999 for 33 hours and 38 weeks
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:25/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join Cedar Children's Academy. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and education to children in our nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with children and a passion for early childhood education.

Duties:

• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities to promote learning and development.
• Supervise and engage with children during playtime, mealtime, and rest periods.
• Observe and assess children's progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
• Maintain accurate records of each child's daily activities and progress.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of children at all times.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised nursery environment.

Experience: 

• Previous experience working with children in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Required:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Relevant qualification in childcare or early childhood education (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

If you are enthusiastic about working with children, have excellent communication skills, and are committed to providing high-quality care, we would love to hear from you.

What our Trust will offer you:  

• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk 

Information about the school

At Cedar, we believe in a strong partnership between the school and parents, benefiting our children with stability and the ability to develop, an inspiring workforce who show a relentless dedication to school improvement.

“The school has developed an inspiring curriculum. It is broad and well sequenced,building towards ambitious goals for pupils.” Ofsted, October 2024

We encourage pupils to be proud of their school and achieve in an exciting environment. We celebrate everyone’s success and provide each pupil with the life chances they deserve. We are relentless in pursuing the best and show care and hope for all our pupils who will become young adults of the future

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Cedar Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2JP
• Telephone: 0333 360 2104
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Fax: 01634 338 261

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