Job Description

Babraham Nursery recognise every child as an individual and prepare them for their first school steps within a fun, safe and nurturing environment

Starting salary for Level 3 qualified is 27,765 FTE per annum | Starting salary for Level 2 qualified is 26,642 FTE per annum

We are seeking to recruit a permanent Nursery Nurse to work within one of our base rooms. Our 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 full time of 40.75 hours per week (8.30-5.45 Monday to Thursday and 8.30-5.15 on Fridays, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break each day). 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 Aviva pension scheme (10.5% employer contribution) 25 days holiday per 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 Friday, 19th September 2025.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,642.00-27,765.00 per year

Work Location: In person