Nursery Nurse
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Position Overview & Specifications
2 posts available:
1 x Full Time (37 hours, Fixed Term 1 year) 1 x Part Time (3 days - 22.5 hours, Fixed Term 1 Year) Salary Scale 1: £21,029 pro rata per annum
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and hard-working nursery nurse to join our outstanding team at Bridgend College Day Nursery.
Your responsibilities will include working alongside other nursery staff under a strong leadership team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the nursery. You will ensure that the children feel safe and stimulated. You will be proactive in undertaking activities, progressing them through play, to reach consistent milestones. You will have a Level 3 qualification in childcare and have knowledge of working with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years. You will also have the ability to provide a secure and stimulating environment and work well as part of a team.
For more information, click on the job information pack below:
Job Information Pack
For more information about our Nursery, click here.
Why work at Bridgend College?
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Family friendly schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and various wellbeing support services
- Excellent on site facilities including coffee shops
- Learning and development opportunities
- Placed 22nd in the Best Companies top 25 ‘Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK’, 8th in the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Wales’ category and 3rd in the UK within the ‘Education and Training’ category (2022)
Closing Date: 20/04/2023
Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults.
The above post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and all CIW checks must be complete before employment can start.
We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.
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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Nurse roles across Bridgend College'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £21,029 - £21,029 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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