Nursery Nurse

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Nurse to join our exceptional Nursery team. Could that be you?

As our Nursery Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of our Nursery, focusing on creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment where children can learn, play, and grow. You will work closely with children aged 6 months – 4 years old, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development through engaging activities, interactive play, and thoughtful guidance.

About The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School

At The Chadderton, our aim is to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child. We believe that school should be a fun, exciting place where children can learn in a secure environment, and we encourage them to take risks by trying out new ways of learning.

About the Role and You

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Working pattern: 8-hour shifts to be worked between 7.30am – 6pm

Salary: Based on experience  

Start date: Sep 2025

We are looking for someone who has:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare and education
• Outstanding communication
• A friendly and helpful manner

And someone who has the ability to:

• Plan fun and engaging activities.
• Observe each child’s individual needs.
• Monitor and record children's progress.
• Assist children with personal care.
• Be prepared to serve food and drinks for the children and encourage good nutrition and sociable eating.
• Work closely with team members and provide a stimulating environment.

What Can We Offer You?

• Access to a collaborative learning community.
• Coaching development.
• Reduced class sizes allowing you to focus on teaching and learning.
• Excellent pastoral care and development.
• Refer a friend scheme with a financial reward.
• Wellness programme.
• An attractive life assurance package, which is 3* your annual salary.
• Free lunch.
• Mentorship programme.
• Company Pension
• Company Sick Pay

If you’re passionate about education and eager to make a difference, apply today and be part of shaping the leaders of the future.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Chadderton!

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If you feel like this role aligns with your skill set and experience, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Chadderton.

The Chadderton Preparatory Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020