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

Salary
Starting salary for Level 3 qualified is between £27,765 and £28,866 FTE per annum depending on experience. Starting salary for Level 2 qualified is between £26,933 and £27,382 FTE per annum depending on experience.

Role
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.

Working Hours
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.

About Us
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

• 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

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 31st July 2026. 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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.