321002-26-R - Early Years Educator Part time

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holiday

11 bank holidays (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Job summary

University of Staffordshire is advertising an Early Years Educator role at the Nursery and Forest School on the Stoke Campus. The position is part time (22.5 hours per week) and salary is pro rata at £24,520 per annum, with a 4.5-hour daily window from 13:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday.

The role sits within the Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School, located near the university campus with good transport links and on-site parking.

Job description

Early Years Educator Part time

Commercial

Location: Nursery and Forest School, Stoke Campus

Salary: £24,520 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 22.5 Hours

Release Date: Friday 25 September 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reference: 321002-26-R

University of Staffordshire has their very own exciting and modern, Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School worth over £4million.

The nursery is located on our Leek Road Campus and is set by our University Nature Reserve, adjacent to woodlands, yet very close to the city centre, with excellent local public transport links and employee on-site parking.

The facilities are a sustainable place of early years learning with connections to the immediate landscape and nature reserve. Through the provision, children will get the opportunity to experience endless outdoor learning opportunities such as identifying nature, play-based learning, den building and forest art.

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 29 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days (pro rata), an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Hours of work are 22.5 per week, 4.5 hours per day Monday to Friday which will usually be carried out between 13:00 and 18:00.

Learn more about this exciting new facility and roles available by visiting our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/nursery

Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

In return for your contributions to the work of our University, you’ll be based from one of our industry leading campuses, enjoying a range of benefits exclusive to members of our community and contributing to our vision, value and culture. Before you apply, take an opportunity to learn more about us by visiting the links above.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.