Nursery Section Leader; University Nursery

The University Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years, the nursery is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children. We are committed to providing a professional, customer focused service to a diverse range of people. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, driven, reliable and capable of providing highly efficient and effective service to customers.

Reporting to the Manager, this role will have a degree of autonomy and exercise a high level of judgement regarding the operation of the Nursery Service at Cardiff University. The Section Leader is responsible for the care of a group of children, within a certain age group, and the supervision of Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

This post is open ended, 37.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, typically Monday - Friday. The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the centre is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm. This 37.5 hour contract also attracts an uplift for hours 35 - 37.5. Starting Salary: £25,249 per annum, with two annual increment points up to £26,093 per annum (Grade
3). Benefits

• We offer a leading and rewarding staff benefits package:
• 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, pro rata for part time staff
• Uniform and Training
• We offer two contributory pension schemes, and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type
• Our Cycle 2 Work scheme enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £3,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme
• The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months
• Reduced rates on sports memberships
• Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals
• Discounted childcare