Vacancy at The Springfield Project
Nursery Officer
Salary
£ 13.45 ph
Mini Springers Nursery/Park Road Nursery
Vacancy listed
11/05/2026
Application deadline
31/05/2026
Details
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide high quality early education to children aged 2 – 5.
To provide high quality early education to children aged 2 – 5.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To plan and organise appropriate educational activities to meet The Early Years Foundation Stage and meet the needs of individual children.
* To plan and organise appropriate educational activities to meet The Early Years Foundation Stage and meet the needs of individual children.
- To be sensitive to the needs of all the children in the nursery showing the utmost care and attention.
- To maintain a safe and secure environment for the children.
- To maintain and administer children’s records appropriate to individual children’s stages of development.
- To ensure that children’s development is tracked and that appropriate interventions are implemented to promote good child development.
- To liaise with parents, promoting effective parent/carers partnership.
- To be familiar with and uphold the policies and procedures of the Project especially those relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Child Protection
- To ensure the safety and welfare of children is prioritised at all times, and follow the Project’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
- To provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive play environment where individuals are valued and appropriate adaptations are made to maximise all children’s engagement with play.
- To work within a team and maintain good communications.
- To adhere to the confidentiality policy.
- To attend all staff meetings and Project training days as required.
- To contribute to evaluation of services delivered.
- To attend relevant and mandatory training courses.
- To maintain appropriate Safeguarding and First Aid Certificate.
- To undertake personal professional development and training as appropriate.
Staff are expected to wear the uniform supplied and to keep their appearance clean and tidy.
The Springfield Project exists to respond to the needs of individuals, therefore many tasks and responsibilities are unpredictable and varied. It is therefore expected that all staff will work in a flexible manner when required, undertaking tasks that have not specifically been covered in their job description.
Safeguarding Statement
The Springfield Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
Safeguarding Statement
The Springfield Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
This role is subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• If the role involves regulated activity, an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check (as legally required for individuals working in regulated activity with children)
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
• Professional references, including one from the most recent employer
• Verification of qualifications and employment history
• Completion of safeguarding training shortly after appointment
• Enhanced DBS check
• If the role involves regulated activity, an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check (as legally required for individuals working in regulated activity with children)
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK
• Professional references, including one from the most recent employer
• Verification of qualifications and employment history
• Completion of safeguarding training shortly after appointment
All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a criminal self‑disclosure form ahead of interview.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Springfield Project values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff, children, families, and volunteers. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs.
DATA PROTECTION
There is a requirement to obtain and/or process information held on paper or electronic records in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the requirements of Project’s policies. Information must only be held for the specific registered purpose and must not be used or disclosed in any way incompatible with such purpose. Information must only be disclosed to authorised persons or organisations as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
There is a requirement to obtain and/or process information held on paper or electronic records in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the requirements of Project’s policies. Information must only be held for the specific registered purpose and must not be used or disclosed in any way incompatible with such purpose. Information must only be disclosed to authorised persons or organisations as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The post holder is expected to work within the statutory and Project’s health and safety requirements.
The post holder is expected to work within the statutory and Project’s health and safety requirements.
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Application form | Application_Form.docx |
| Reference request form | Reference_Request_and_Declaration_Form_(4).docx |
| Recruitment monitoring form | Recruitment_Monitoring_Form_.docx |
| safeguarding children policy | Safeguarding_Children_Policy_Nov_2025.pdf |