JOIN US!
Are you passionate about shaping little minds and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive?
At The White House Nursery, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a family!
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As a family-run nursery, we pride ourselves on offering a warm, supportive, and friendly atmosphere where both children and staff feel valued. We believe in teamwork, professional growth, and, most importantly, creating magical moments for the children in our care.
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Whether you're an experienced early years professional or just starting your journey in childcare, we’d love to hear from you!
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Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day.
CURRENT VACANCIES
To apply for a role with us, fill out our safer recruitment application form below.
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Did you know...
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Over 30 staff members have been with us 10+ years
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6 team members have over 25 years of service, with our longest-serving colleague reaching 36 years (and counting!).
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Half of staff have been with us 5 years or more
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Many colleagues who joined in the early 2000s are still with us today, progressing into senior and leadership roles.
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At the same time, we’re always welcoming new faces and fresh energy to bring additional skills and ideas to each of our sites.
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This blend of long-standing experience and new talent keeps our nurseries vibrant, innovative, and supportive
SENIOR NURSERY PRACTITIONER
The role of the Senior Nursery Practitioner is to support and provide inclusive teaching and learning opportunities for all children attending White House. To support staff in organising the environment inside and out to ensure resources and equipment are available and appropriate to meet the needs of the individual children in the room. These activities will take into account children’s abilities, interests, language and cultural backgrounds. To provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for all
children which is enjoyable and enriches their learning, growth and development. This role involves the supervision of all staff, students and visitors who work as part of the team.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
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Hilton - DE65 5FP
SENCO
We’re looking for a full-time SENCO/Nursery Practitioner who plays a central role in ensuring our setting meets statutory requirements under the SEND Code of Practice and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, helping all children to thrive, learn, and achieve their potential. This role will be split between office and room based.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Borrowash - DE72 3HB
QUALIFIED NURSERY PRACTITIONER
We’re looking for level 2 or 3 qualified individuals who have a strong understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding. Your role will be to support the growth and development of every child in our care, ensuring their safety, happiness, and individual needs are always prioritised.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Alfreton - DE55 7AT
Hilton - DE65 5FP
Borrowash - DE72 3HB
Oakwood - DE21 4QZ
NURSERY ASSISTANTS - MEAL TIME COVER
This role involves assisting at mealtimes (Monday - Friday), whilst also ensuring our high standards of care are upheld at all times. We welcome you to can apply for just one shift or combine two (with a break in between) if you're looking for more hours.
Breakfast Cover: 7.15am - 10.15am,
Lunchtime Cover: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Teatime Cover: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Alfreton - DE55 7AT
Borrowash - DE72 3HB
NURSERY APPRENTICE
We are looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to enrol on our apprenticeship programme. You will be working with nursery children ages 0-5 assisting with all aspects of nursery life whilst working towards gaining your childcare qualification.
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NURSERY/DEPUTY MANAGER
​As part of the nursery management, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality childcare services for families utilising the nursery. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring the provision of a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for young children. You will also be responsible
for leading a team of dedicated staff and maintaining the nursery's compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.
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REASONS TO WORK WITH US
At The White House Nursery, we’re proudly family-run and people-focused. We believe that a cared-for team creates the most magical environment for children – and that’s what we’re all about. Ready to take your career to new heights with incredible perks?
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50% DISCOUNT
on nursery fees and School Holiday Club fees. That’s 50% off for everyone who works for the company, not just management!
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DONT WORK ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
Enjoy a bonus day off! Because everyone deserves that extra time to recharge on their birthday.
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ENHANCE MATERNITY/PATERNITY PAY
We know how important this time is.
Embrace parenthood with peace of mind, thanks to our enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
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GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS
We're proud to provide free staff uniform each year, allocate staff car parking spaces, heated & air-conditioned rooms, and clean staff toilet facilities with Personal Care Kits.
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WELLBEING COMMITTEE
We take your wellbeing seriously with a dedicated committee & a budget to spend on staff socials, seasonal treats, staff room facilities, or anything else you & your team feel would benefit your working day.
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FREE TRAINING
We support our team members with free first aid training and any additional Early Years training to help develop their career progression within the company. We also have a training and development manager to support in-house training.
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GENEROUS ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWANCE
We reward our staff with extra annual leave for their long service and for those who have invested in their Early Years qualifications.​​
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HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPORT
Health & Wellbeing Programme including access to 24 hour counselling support, including financial and debt advice
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DEDICATED STAFF ROOMS
Recharge in our staff rooms, stocked with drinks and snacks, and kitted out with kettles/coffee machines, fridge, toaster, dishwasher, etc.
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SUPPORT STAFF
Spend your working day, doing what you do best - being with the children. We have a dedicated team to look after the cooking, cleaning, gardening and maintenance.
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TAKE TIME BACK
Take time back time for training and staff meetings to relax and spend quality time with friends and family. We also make sure our Nursery Practitioners receive time back for any overtime worked in the rooms.
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CAREER PROGRESSION
There are plenty of opportunities for career progression across our 7 nurseries. We’re proud to see nursery practitioners grow & develop within the company to senior positions & nursery management.