Brighton College Vietnam at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Hanoi is now open for admissions for the 2023-2024 academic year from grade 1 to grade 10 (from 5 to 16 years old). This is the first campus to be established under the partnership between Vingroup and Brighton College, an UK’s top private school with nearly 200 years of history.

We are looking for talents for Nursery Nurse position to start working in May 2026.

Work location: Brighton College Vietnam, Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Da Ton Ward, Hanoi

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTING LINES

Reports to: Head of EYFS 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES  

Brighton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. All applicants should read the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, such as the International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) if they are UK based/UK national or a police certificate from every country that they have worked in outside the UK, as well as written/verbal reference checks from previous employers and qualification verification checks. 

CORE PURPOSE 

The Nursery Nurse plays a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of care, intimate care, safety, and early development for children in the Prep School EYFS setting, particularly those under the age of three. 

The role supports pupils’ physical, emotional, and developmental needs, enabling a smooth transition into school life while ensuring full compliance with EYFS statutory requirements, including staff-to-child ratios. 

CONTEXT OF THE ROLE 

The Nursery Nurse will: 

• Support provision for younger pupils with increased care needs  
• Ensure compliance with 1:4 staffing ratios for children under three  
• Strengthen the quality, consistency, and continuity of care across the EYFS setting  
• Contribute to a nurturing, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. INTIMATE CARE AND WELL BEING 

• Adhere strictly to the school’s Intimate Care Policy whilst providing high-quality intimate care, including:  
• Nappy changing  
• Toileting support  
• Managing accidents with sensitivity and discretion  
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safeguarding at all times in line with EYFS statutory requirements and school safeguarding policies 
• Support children’s physical comfort, emotional security, and wellbeing  

2. SETTLING AND TRANSITIONS 

• Support children in transitioning into the school environment, particularly those new to nursery  
• Help pupils separate confidently from parents/carers  
• Provide reassurance and consistency throughout the school day  
• Support transitions between activities, routines, and environments  

3. REST AND ROUTINE CARE 

• Create a calm, safe environment for napping  
• Supervise and support rest and sleep routines  
• Monitor children during rest periods in line with safeguarding expectations  

4. PLAY BASED LEARNING SUPPORT 

• Engage children in age-appropriate, play-based learning activities  
• Support the development of:  
• Personal, social, and emotional skills  
• Early physical development  
• Model positive interactions  
• Work collaboratively with teachers and LTAs to support learning through play  

5. SUPERVISION AND SAFETY 

• Provide enhanced supervision during:  
• Indoor and outdoor play  
• Transitions and movement around the school  
• Meal and sleep times  
• Trips outside of school 
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for younger pupils  
• Remain vigilant and responsive to children’s needs at all times 

6. WRAP AROUND CARE PROVISION 

• Support extended day provision, including:  
• Morning care (7:30–8:00am)  
• Afternoon care (4:00–4:30pm)  
• INSET and induction programmes  
• Provide a calm, nurturing environment at the start and end of the day  
• Support children with:  
• Settling into school  
• Transitioning between home and school  
• Engagement in low-stimulation, age-appropriate activities  
• Ensure appropriate supervision and ratio compliance during these periods  

7. TEAM SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY 

• Work collaboratively with EYFS teachers, LTAs, and leadership  
• Provide additional staffing capacity to ensure continuity of care during staff absence  
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and supportive team environment  

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS 

The Nursery Nurse will demonstrate: 

• Warmth, patience, and emotional intelligence  
• Strong understanding of early childhood development (particularly under 3s)  
• A nurturing and attentive approach to care  
• High levels of responsibility and vigilance  
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team  
• Flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of young children  

KEY CONTRIBUTION OF THE ROLE 

The Nursery Nurse is essential in: 

• Ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality provision for younger pupils  
• Supporting children’s early development and emotional security  
• Enabling a smooth introduction to school life  
• Maintaining consistency of care across the extended school day 

BENEFITS

• Contract type: Full-time with competitive salary.
• Insurance plans according to the law and a separate Vingroup health insurance package.
• Discounts and incentives when using Vingroup’s products and services.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, dynamic and challenging international education environment.
• Chances to learn and grow by working with the world’s leading educators.
• Free annual health check-ups at Vinmec International Hospital.
• Working time: Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday off; summer breaks, winter breaks and other holidays according to the College‘s policy.