Nursery Nurse (University Sector)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cardiff seeks a Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join its nursery team. The Nursery Nurse will provide care for children aged 0-5 in a supportive environment. The role offers full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (22.5 hours) positions, a competitive starting salary of £12.79 per hour, and a generous benefits package including 32 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

Real Living Wage salaries

32 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Free DBS and uniform

In-house training

Contributory pension schemes

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s Childcare experience.
• Great understanding of child development and Curriculum for Wales.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support children to become capable and independent individuals.
• Provide a safe and inclusive environment for children aged 0-5.
• Join a warm and inspiring team of practitioners.

Skills

Passion for safeguarding children

Communication and interpersonal skills

Timekeeping and reliability

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nursery Nurse (University Sector)

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative place to work with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. The Little Scholars Nursery facilitates care for the children of Cardiff University students and staff.

The Nursery Services Team support children to become capable, confident and independent individuals. They provide a safe, developmentally inclusive environment for babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-3 years) and preschool age children (3-5 years).

We are currently recruiting to the post of Nursery Nurse.

Are you a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, holding a minimum Level 3 in childcare or equivalent?

Responsibilities

• We are looking for warm and inspiring Practitioners to join our incredible team. If you have a passion for working with babies or are dedicated to toddler development, we can offer specialist support and a full training schedule is provided, with a generous Benefits Package and Salary.
• Full and Part Time positions available - full time - 37.5 hours per week. We also have a part time post 22.5 hours per week - Wednesday - Friday 7.5 hours per day.
• Please note applications are reviewed regularly and successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Salary and Hours

• Full Time Starting Salary: £12.79 per hour (£23,350 per annum with one annual increment point up to £23,742 - Grade 2) plus 2.5 hours per week paid at time and a half for
• Part Time Starting Salary: £12.79 per hour
• Includes 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off.

Requirements

• This individual will have passion and enthusiasm for safeguarding children and delivering high standards of care:
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• At least 1 year’s Childcare experience
• A great understanding of child development and Curriculum for Wales
• A passion and enthusiasm for childcare
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal
• Good timekeeping, organisation and reliability.
• This is an opportunity to bring your own skills and experience to deliver something diverse and remarkable.

Benefits

• Real Living Wage salaries
• 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, or rat for part time staff
• Free DBS, Uniform and Training
• In house training, delivering new and enhanced qualifications to help secure your progression.
• We offer two contributory pension schemes, and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type
• Our Cycle 2 Work scheme enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £1,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme
• The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months
• Reduced rates on sports memberships
• Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals
• Discounted childcare
• For more information go to: What we can offer - Jobs - Cardiff University

Other information

• Date advert posted: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
• Closing Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
• Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
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