Early Years Practitioner (Multiple Positions)

Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive induction

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

University of Nottingham Day Nursery is seeking enthusiastic Early Years Practitioners to provide safe, inclusive, and inspiring care for children of staff and students on the University Park campus. You will deliver child-centred experiences using exceptional indoor and outdoor spaces, including Forest School, and work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality early years education.

We offer full-time and part-time posts (39 hours per week or flexible terms), with progression

Qualifications

• Requires a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification recognised by the DfE.
• Demonstrates passion for providing outstanding care and learning experiences for young children.
• Builds positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment indoors and outdoors.
• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress, keeping accurate records.
• Promote health, wellbeing and safeguarding following policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve nursery education and care.

Skills

Relationship building

Play-based learning

Observation

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Early Years Practitioner (Multiple Positions)

Area
Student Experience and EDI - Child Care

Location
University Park

Salary
£27,277 to £28,372per annum (pro rata where applicable) £13.45 to £13.99 per hour. Posts are initially offered at the minimum salary point with progression to the higher salary point gained through an annual incremental pay rise

Reference
REG6312526X2

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? Join a nurturing, creative environment where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds.

We are looking for enthusiastic and caring Early Years Practitioners to join our friendly and supportive team at the University of Nottingham Day Nursery. Working with the children of our staff and students, you will create a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

Based on our beautiful University Park campus, you'll make the most of exceptional indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including our Forest School, to deliver engaging, child-centred experiences that spark curiosity and support every child's development.

As a key person, you'll build positive relationships with children and their families, helping each child achieve the best possible outcomes while working alongside a collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional early years education and care.

What you'll be doing

As part of our nursery team, you will:

• Build trusting relationships with children and their families.


• Plan and deliver engaging play-based learning experiences that support children's individual development.


• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment, both indoors and outdoors.


• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress, maintaining accurate records


• Promote children's health, wellbeing and safeguarding by following all relevant policies and procedures.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve the quality of education and care provided within the nursery.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification recognised by the Department for Education (DfE).


• Is passionate about providing outstanding care and learning experiences for young children.


• Builds positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.


• Has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.


• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.


• Is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and can thrive.


• Excellent holiday allowance 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) (pro rata for part-time colleagues).


• Discounted childcare.


• Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.


• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.


• Excellent opportunities for career progression and further training.


• Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see ourbenefits website

It is a requirement of the post that a satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained and that all employment checks are met prior to employment.

We have both full time (39 hours per week) and Part time posts available either on a permanent or fixed term basis.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.

To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

This position does not fulfil the UK Visas & Immigration sponsorship criteria for Skilled Worker, therefore we can only accept applications from candidates who already have the right to work in UK.