Nursery Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Governors of Alfreton Nursery School wish to appoint a highly motivated individual to take up post in our school as soon as possible.
Our Ofsted rating has been outstanding for over 20 years and we pride ourselves on looking after all our staff, children and families. Our 65 place nursery is currently full and this is largely due to the high standards of Education we provide, which celebrates the diverse needs of all our families in our community.
Nursery Nurse
Are you looking for a new rewarding and stimulating career and have a NVQ level 3 in Childcare?
This is an exciting opportunity for a caring, professional and flexible individual.
Nursery Nurse Key responsibilities:
- Providing high quality care for all children at Alfreton Nursery School.
- Liasing with parents and external professionals on a regular basis.
- carrying out observations and assessments (electronically)
- Planning stimulating and challenging activities for children, including for children with SEND.
Nursery Nurse Requirements:
- NVQ level 3 in childcare
- Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge of the EYFS
- Have a desire and an enthusiasm to support all pupils including those with SEND achieve their full potential
- Can deal with behaviours that challenge
- Are enthusiastic, confident, and able to show initiative
- Are effective communicators with children, students, staff and parents
- Friendly, fun, flexible and caring.
- Good communication skills
- Experience of working with children and SEND.
- Are friendly with a good sense of humour
- Possess good literacy and numeracy skills
- Can work as part of a team and effective alone
- Are calm and patient
What you'll get as a Nursery Nurse:
- Local Authority Pension scheme
- Progression and training
- Competitive wages
- Supportive, knowledgeable team members
- Working with qualified Teachers
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person. We would warmly welcome visits by prior appointment so that you can come and see our school for yourself. Please contact Neil or Julia, in the school office on (01773) 520031 to arrange a mutually convenient time for a visit.
Prospective candidates are also encouraged to view our school website at www.alfreton.derbyshire.sch.uk and to view our Facebook page / Twitter feeds.
Provisional Interview Date: 25 May 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Nurse roles across Derbyshire County Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,191 - £20,785 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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