Early Years Practitioners (Full and Part-time opportunities available) (SC4652)

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?

The UEA Nursery is delighted to invite you to join our busy, professional, and friendly team to provide a safe, secure, and exciting environment for the babies and children in our Nursery.

We have a fantastic nursery based on our campus which offers our children free-flow play between our indoor and outdoor areas.

We have Forest School area in the nearby campus woodland which offers a natural environment for creative play. We are very proud of the creative, imaginative, and stimulating environment that we create for children in our care.

You will benefit from fantastic opportunities for self-development, and you'll work 7 and a half hours per day on a rota basis. Your shifts will be either 8:30am to 5:00pm, 8:45am to 5:15pm or 9:00am to 5:30am, all Monday to Friday.

You must have a relevant Early Years qualification with knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, along with experience of working with young children in a nursery setting. You will also need a willingness to undertake training and work flexibly across the nursery age range, as you will work with all age groups.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available on an indefinite basis from 2 September 2024. If you are interested in part-time working, please state your availability and preferred working pattern on your application form.

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days


• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and 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, medical centre, 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, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.


• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team


Your completed application will be reviewed once received.

Interviews will take place on campus and successful applicants will be notified of the interview date and time.

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