Sport and Commercial Services Division
The UEA Nursery
Early Years Practitioner
Ref: SC4818
Salary on appointment will be £24,704 per annum (£12.66 per hour).
Are you qualified in Early Years Practice looking for the opportunity to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED?
Do you want a role which offers career development and progression opportunities?
Join our busy and well-established team, where you'll play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for babies and young children. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment.
To be successful in this role, you must have a relevant Early Years qualification, along with knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Experience working with young children in a nursery setting, including those under 2 years old, is essential. Additionally, you should be open to ongoing training and demonstrate flexibility in working across different age groups within the nursery.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. Full-time roles are 37 ½ hours per week year-round on Mondays to Fridays.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days
- Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team
Closing date: 23 April 2025
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