Description Nursery Nurse Band 4 28 hours per week – between the hours of 8.55am 3.10pm (Hours per day to be discussed) with an earlier 8am start on 1 day for a staff meeting. The post is initially until July 2026 with a possibility for this to be extended. Actual salary of £16613 - FTE £25201 Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to be part of the Nursery Department at Portsdown Primary School and Early Years to We are located in Cosham, Portsmouth just a stone’s throw away from QA Hospital. We are looking to appoint a Nursery Nurse with lots of initiative and excellent communication skills, to join our friendly, forward-thinking and supportive team. You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and hard working person and will work alongside the rest of the Nursery team. Our children come from a range of backgrounds, they are lovely, friendly, keen to learn and caring. Our children thrive on solid relationships so consistent attendance is vital. The successful candidate must have: Have NVQ3 or equivalent in working with children or Early Years Care and Education. Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative and able to use their own initiative. Be committed to working as part of a team in order to plan and deliver a broad curriculum. Be organised, efficient and professional in their approach and have good interpersonal skills. Be caring, understanding, nurturing and patient. Encourage social play Have good behaviour management skills. Be passionate about developing young child to achieve their best. Closing Date for applications: Noon on Tuesday 7 th October with interviews to be held the following week. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Portsdown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. Please use the online application form to apply and email it back to admin@portsdown.portsmouth.sch.uk Job Description Application Form