Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working within a childcare setting
- Further Training
A commitment to undergo ongoing professional development
- Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance / Statutory Framework.
- Knowledge Requirements
Safe Guarding Children policy and procedure.
- Qualifications Academic/ Craft/ Professional
NVQ 3 in Childcare & Education, or equivalent and experience (see experience)
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Further Training
Basic Food Hygiene to be completed within 6 months
- Further Training
Paediatric First Aid to be completed within 6 months
Job overview
Little Millers Day Nursery, situated onsite at King's Mill Hospital, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and early childhood education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our nursery operates Monday to Friday, offering a nurturing environment where children can thrive and grow. We are committed to fostering each child's development journey, enabling them to reach their full potential.
We are seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse to join our passionate team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences for the children in our nursery. You will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities that support the individual learning journey of each child, while maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
If you are passionate about helping children learn, grow and thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our dedicated nursery team.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Nursery Nurse with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursery nurse role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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