Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Practitioner

Salary will be £25,536 per annum pro rata

Does this sound like you?

• Qualified in Early Years Practice
• Looking for the opportunity to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED
• A passionate and nurturing Early Years professional
• Loves supporting children’s curiosity, confidence, and independence
• Wants career development and progression opportunities

Then you may be the person we’re looking for!

We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team, working across all age groups, primarily with our under 2-year-olds.

This part-time (27.5 hours per week) indefinite post is available immediately. You will work Mondays to Fridays, either 8:30am to 2:00pm or 9:00am to 2:30pm.

You will join our busy and well-established team to provide a safe, secure, exciting and stimulating environment for the babies and children in our Nursery.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and know that you will be too.

As well as your Early Years qualification (a Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential), you’ll have knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, gained during your experience of working with young children in a nursery setting.

You’ll be committed to development and flexibility, willing to undertake training and work across the whole nursery age range.

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.

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• 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 Linked In Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team

Closing date: 30 September 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Carol Vincent, Head of Nursery Services or Angela Cooper, Deputy Nursery Manager, via

Salary will be £25,536 per annum pro rata

Part time 27.5 hours per week.

Part time (27.5 hours per week) working Mondays to Fridays, either 8:30am to 2:00pm or 9:00am to 2:30pm.

Enhanced DBS check with check of the child barred list.