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Conveniently located in the heart of England, close to Nottingham and Derby, Trent College and The Elms offer a fantastic place to work.

 

  • Trent College Main School

Current Vacancies

  • Nursery Nurse – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

    2 Positions available

    42.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, all year round.

    17 hours per week, Monday – Tuesday, all year round.

    At The Elms Nursery, we believe in creating a joyful, nurturing environment where children feel safe, inspired, and ready to explore the world around them. We are proud of our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring both children and staff flourish.

    We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Nursery Nurse who is passionate about early years education and dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care. If you’re qualified to NVQ Level 3 and ready to bring warmth, creativity, and professionalism to our team, we’d love to hear from you.

    What We Offer:

    • A supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
    • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
    • A generous fee discount across The Elms Schools and Trent College (terms and conditions apply).
    • A chance to be part of a setting that celebrates diversity, encourages independence, and puts children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

    All staff need to be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, policy and procedures and contribute to a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in their area in conjunction with other staff.

    Further information can be found in the recruitment brochure below.

    Recruitment Brochure

    Applicants should complete the application form and email it to recruitment@trentcollege.net along with a covering letter addressed to Hannah Longmuir, Nursery Leader.

    Application Form

    Closing date: Friday 28 November 2025, 12.00pm.

    We may close this job early should a suitable applicant be found.

    Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.

Our benefits

Working within a beautiful campus

24/7 online GP consultations

Use of leisure facilities

Counselling support

Access to free refreshments

Free lunch*

Discounted school fees

Welcoming community

Contributory pension

24/7 online dentist consultations

Life assurance cover

Cycle to work scheme

Occupational maternity pay

*Depending on hours of work.

Notice to all candidates – for appointment to any post at this school

Trent College and The Elms are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful a full range of vetting checks will be undertaken including an enhanced DBS check.

STAFF SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY (PDF)