Nursery Nurse / Practitioner (Childcare)
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Position Overview & Specifications
GENEROUS WELCOME BONUS OFFERED
What We’re About
Marlborough Day Nursery is a family-owned private day nursery based in the centre of Coalville in Leicestershire. We offer quality care and education for children from birth to 5 years. Our nursery boasts fantastic facilities including 2 outdoor areas, large indoor sports hall, library, soft play and a sensory room! We believe in the importance of celebrating every child as an individual and as such we have built our long-standing reputation in maintaining an environment in which our children are happy, confident and independent individuals.
What We’re Offering
Being one of the largest nurseries in the area, will offer you a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and further enhance your experience. Successful candidates can expect:
- Competitive pay rates starting at £9.70/hour, rising with qualification
- Generous welcome bonus
- Attractive childcare discounts
- Annual birthday bonus
- Uniform allowance
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Well-being and mental health support
- Company pension
- Paid bank holidays as well as a long Christmas holiday close down with pay
- Ongoing professional development and rich training opportunities, leading to career progression prospects
What We’re Looking For
We have the opportunity for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of experienced practitioners. The shift times are 7.30am to 6.00pm with a 45 minute lunch break. Due to demand, we have a number of vacancies available with both part and full time positions. PLEASE INFORM US IN YOUR APPLICATION WHAT DAYS AND HOURS YOU ARE LOOKING TO WORK.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A full and relevant early years qualification (level 2 or above)
- Valid certification in Paediatric first aid, safeguarding children and food safety
- Experience of working in a nursery environment
- Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS
- Ability to support a group of key children
Successful candidates will be required to provide two references and copies of training certificates. They must also undertake an enhanced DBS check or be subscribed to the update service. Previous applicants need not apply. Marlborough Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-48.75 per week
Salary: From £10.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
School type:
- Day nursery
COVID-19 considerations:
The nursery has conducted regular COVID risk assessments and continues to provide a COVID secure environment. Please ask for specific details.
Application question(s):
- How many hours / shifts are you looking for?
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- level 3 or above in early years qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MN - 3105
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Nursery Nurse / Practitioner (Childcare) roles across Marlborough Day Nursery'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 General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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