Job Description

Hallfield School

Birmingham
25,566 - 28,220 per year

Salary:

25,566 - 28,220 per annum, dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

01 September 2025

Apply by:

15 August 2025

Job overview

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Working arrangements

Fixed term for one year, with the possibility of extension

Full-time:

40 hrs per week (Monday - Friday)

Part-time:

24 hrs per week (Tuesday - Thursday)
Working all year round with 30 days' paid annual leave plus paid bank holidays (pro rata for part-time). Shifts: Rotation of early/mid/late shifts (between the hours of 7:30am and 6:15pm).

Salary:

25,566 - 28,220 per annum, dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications. The full-time salary will be prorated for part-time.

The role

We are currently looking for experienced Level 3 qualified nursery practitioners with a highly collaborative and child-focused approach to join our Nursery, Hallfield First. We are also open to hearing from individuals with childcare experience looking to gain a Level 3 qualification as part of an apprenticeship.

Hallfield First offers parents a year-round nursery provision for children aged 3 months to 3 years and forms part of Hallfield School, a flourishing co-educational independent day school (3 months - 13 years) in the leafy and attractive outskirts of Edgbaston.

Successful candidates will have previous experience of working with children and a flexible and positive work ethic. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. A strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning is essential, as you will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities. Qualified applicants must have an excellent understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child protection and an inspirational approach to children's development.

The key responsibilities of a Nursery Nurse include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the Room Leaders in the planning and delivery of exciting and enriching play and learning opportunities. Undertaking observational records of the children. Responsibility for the care routines of the children in your group, as directed by the Room Leader. Actively supporting a two-way flow of communication between the nursery and parents/carers of the children. Working in collaboration with all professionals who might be supporting children in your group. Supporting with the smooth transitions between settings of the children in your group.

In return, we offer:

Salary sacrifice group pension scheme. 30 days' paid annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year). Death in service benefit (4x annual salary). Free parking. Free lunch options for staff all year round. 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school. Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work and tech scheme available. Long service recognition. Employee assistance programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives. Professional development opportunities with a generous and supportive CPD policy.

Further details about the role can be downloaded below.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 10:00am on 15th August 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Safeguarding & Child Protection Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks to ensure suitability to work with children.



These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.



This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including a barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.



In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school's Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies.

Equal Opportunities We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About

Hallfield School

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Hallfield School

48 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 3SJ
United Kingdom

+44 121 454 1496

Hallfield School is a leading co-educational independent day school located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, catering to children aged 3 months to 13 years currently, and growing to 16 years within the next 3 years. Our exciting expansion to Year 11 begins with our first Year 9 cohort in Autumn 2026, with the School growing to Year 11 by Autumn 2028. Renowned for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos and exceptional pastoral care, Hallfield prepares pupils for successful entry into top grammar and independent schools at 11+ and 16+.



With passionate teaching, small class sizes, and an ambitious curriculum, pupils thrive in a dynamic and nurturing environment. Set within 22 acres of beautiful grounds, the school offers outstanding facilities for students and staff, that enrich the learning and working experience.



Our Outstanding-rated nursery and over 50% scholarship success rate among leavers reflect our commitment to discovering and nurturing the brilliance in every child.



There is truly nowhere quite like Hallfield.

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