Early Years Practitioner - Unity Stars Nurseries

Unity Education; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking a part-time Early Years Practitioner to join their team in Haverhill. This role involves supporting the development of a new nursery setting and providing exceptional care and education for children. Candidates should have a relevant childcare qualification and a passion for early childhood education. The position offers 31.5 hours per week with a competitive salary. Apply through the organization's careers website.

Qualifications

• Experience working in early years settings is desirable.
• Strong understanding of child development principles is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding children's welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the startup and development of a new nursery setting.
• Provide care and education for children in early years.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and team.

Skills

Passion for early childhood education

Ability to support children's development

Effective communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Unity Education

Early Years Practitioner - Unity Stars Nurseries

Location: Unity Stars Nurseries, Haverhill

Contract: Part time, permanent 31.5 hours per week*, 52 weeks per year

*3 days a week - 10.5 hour working days (7:15am - 6:15pm with half an hour lunch)

Salary: Grade 2 SP 2 (FTE £23,657 / Actual £20,140 per annum)

Due to expansion and the opening of a new nursery setting we are advertising for Early Year Practitioners to join our team across both sites.

Are you looking to elevate your career as the heartbeat of our nurseries where passion meets purpose in shaping tomorrows brightest minds? Our vision is to provide inspirational Early Years provision from birth to three years, where best practice and excellent continued professional development, high achievement, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do for our children, our families and our staff.

The post holder will be joining our team at an exciting time as we develop our nurseries provisions. The initial responsibilities for the role will be to provide support to the startup and development of this new setting. Support will be provided by the Nursery Manager and wider team.

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Karen Davies, Nursery Manager (Unity Stars Chalkstone Way) [e-mail] or Laurel Parry Nursery Manager (Norton Road) on [e-mail]

Closing date: 09:00am, 31 July 2025

Interviews: TBC

Please use the following link to apply: https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/279637UTY

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.