Careers

Come Join The Team

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team! If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to apply for any of the positions advertised below, please email the nursery at info@shiningstarsderby.co.uk or apply on Indeed.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join our OUTSTANDING nursery.

About the role

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will collaborate with our established team to provide children with outstanding care and education, giving them the best start in life!

About us

We are an award-winning, Ofsted Outstanding day nursery known for our exceptional facilities! Our popular and vibrant nursery features a soft play room, sensory room and an outdoor classroom. We are proud to hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and are 1 of only 3 nurseries in Derby to have achieved the Millie’s Mark status; the gold standard for first aid in early years settings.

Working for Shining Stars Nursery you can expect to be rewarded with a competitive salary, ongoing training and opportunities to progress your career within a growing childcare business.

Hours

35 hours per week; 8:30am – 4pm
Full-time

Benefits

  • Free and regular training; including first-aid
  • Career progression
  • Free uniform and uniform allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Childcare discount
  • Christmas meal
  • Reward days
  • Birthday off… on us
  • Closed during Christmas week
  • Exclusive discounts on family days out and the UK’s top attractions
  • Private Health Plan for you and your children (qualifying period)

 

To apply, you must be:

  • Level 3 qualified (or higher)
  • Passionate about childcare
  • Have at least two years’ experience working in a nursery
  • Caring and empathetic

 

You must have at least:

  • Level 3 Childcare Qualification
  • 1 years experience as Deputy Manager in a Good or Outstanding nursery

 

The nursery is committed to safeguarding children and will confirm all references and past employment history to ensure the highest level of safety for the children. This post requires you to undergo an enhanced DBS check.