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University of Plymouth; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Sickness benefits with length of time

Employer pension contributions 5%

Aviva pension scheme

Job summary

Freshlings Nursery on the University of Plymouth campus is seeking an Early Years Practitioner (UCSP) to join a caring, supportive team on a part-time basis. You will help deliver high-quality care and education, supporting children to be happy, curious and kind.

With OFSTED Outstanding status, the nursery emphasises safeguarding, inclusion and a child-centred approach. The role is grounded in part-time, term-time and annual leave benefits, with DBS checks and right-to-work requirements.

Qualifications

• Level three qualified Early Years Educator (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a nursery setting.
• Committed to high standards of care and education.

Responsibilities

• Support children to be happy, creative, curious and kind.
• Provide a high quality environment for children and families.
• Maintain safeguarding and partnership with families.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Nursery experience

Patient and calm

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (UCSP)

Plymouth 06/12/2026 The job details are shown below.

Salary £26,149 pro rata per annum - Band A

Salary £25,945 pro rata per annum - Living Wage

Basis PR Permanent Parttime All Year

Basis FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Basis PR Permanent Parttime All Year

Basis PR Permanent Parttime All Year

Basis PT Temporary Parttime All Year

Basis FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Job details

Salary £26,149 pro rata per annum - Band A Contractual hours 32 Basis PR Permanent Parttime All Year Interview date Week commencing Monday 7 December 2026 Job category/type Professional/Support Services Date posted 06/11/2026 Job reference B1464

Description

If you are a Level three qualified Early Years Educator (or equivalent) who is looking to join a caring, supportive, and friendly team of Practitioners in the Heart of the University of Plymouth’s campus, on a part‑time basis we would welcome an application from you. You will be part of a team ensuring our high standards and providing quality care and education.

About the role

As an early years practitioner you will be an essential part of the team, supporting children to be happy, creative, curious and kind. You will ensure a consistent high‑quality service is provided to all children and families to maintain our Outstanding OFSTED

Central to roles within Freshlings Nursery is, providing a safe, healthy, caring, inclusive and stimulating environment, where children are respected and supported as individuals and encouraged to learn through play and exploration. Adopting a child‑centred approach means that we keep each individual child in focus when making decisions about their lives and working in partnership with them and their families. We have a shared ethos which recognises that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and that this duty extends beyond the setting, to the child’s home life and elsewhere.

University Commercial Services Plymouth Ltd's (UCSPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of University of Plymouth. UCSPL’s vision is to enrich the experience of the students, staff and wider community. We aim to create a financially sustainable and professional service which currently includes Early Years Education and Care, Retail Catering, Hospitality and Events.

This position is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2018 Regulations

Freshlings Nursery is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lorraine Hargreaves: by email at [e-mail]

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

What we’re looking for

You will:

• Have Level 3 qualification
• Have experience of working in a nursery setting
• Be patient, calm and fun
• Have the ability to think on your feet and provide a high quality environment for the children.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

Freshlings Nursery is currently Ofsted Outstanding and has high aspirations to ensure our children and families receive the best care and education.

Application Process

Our Offer

We offer increased annual leave and sickness benefits with length of service and employer pension contributions of 5%

You are also eligible to join the Aviva pension scheme ( https://library.aviva.com/aengs108d.pdf )

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages