Early Years Educator Part time

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days paid holiday

11 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

University of Staffordshire operates a Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School on the Stoke Campus, offering a 22.5 hour per week role with hours typically 13:00–18:00, Monday to Friday. The post is permanent and part-time with a pro rata salary of £24,520 per annum and benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a strong pension scheme.

The environment is a modern, outdoor-focused early years setting. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Job description

Location: Nursery and Forest School, Stoke Campus
Salary: £24,520Per 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.

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.

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.