Early Years Educator

Would you like to work in a brand- new state-of-art purpose-built Nursery?

Staffordshire University has recently opened a £4.4m Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School.

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 new facilities is 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. Learn more about Staffordshire University Woodlands Nursery and Forest School

We are looking to recruit to a nursery Early Years Practitioner

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 29 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days, an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Learn more about this exciting new facility and roles available by visiting our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/nursery

Apply online by enclosing your CV, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Who is Staffordshire University?

Staffordshire University is an award-winning institution with over 100 years’ experience in delivering excellent higher education. Our main Stoke-on-Trent campus is located in the heart of the UK, with Centres of Excellence located in the towns of Stafford and Shrewsbury.

After a highly successful year in 2019, which included entering THE World University rankings for the first time, securing TEF Gold, and climbing in all the league tables, our University has constantly expanded its physical presence through new and industry-leading building developments and facilities. Looking towards our 2030 strategy, we are now transforming specific business processes to improve the student experience and integrate a wider feeling of inclusion and safety for our on-campus community.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

• Competitive incremental rates of Pay
• 29 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional and personal development
• An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
• Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications, therefore all applicants are advised to submit their CV as soon as possible.

Keywords: Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Childcare Assistant, Nursery Assistant, Early Years Educator, Nursery Worker, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.51-£11.99 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IOE10-24-R