Early Years Practitioner (SC4846)
UEA Nursery
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Job Description
Sport and Commercial Services Division
The UEA Nursery
Early Years Practitioner
Ref: SC4846
Salary on appointment will be £24,704 per annum (£12.66 per hour).
Are you qualified in Early Years Practice looking for the opportunity to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED?
Do you want a role which offers career development and progression opportunities?
We are looking for a Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team in our Yellow Room. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a warm, welcoming setting where children are at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working as part of a close-knit team, supporting children aged under 2 years, building strong attachments, and supporting their development through high-quality interactions and care routines.
You must have a relevant Early Years qualification with knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, along with experience of working with young children in a nursery setting. You will also need a willingness to undertake training and work flexibly across the nursery age range, as you will work with all age groups.
This full-time post is available from 1 September 2025 on an indefinite basis. Full-time roles are 37 ½ hours per week year-round on Mondays to Fridays.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Benefits include:
● 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days
● Family and Work-life balance policies including considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
● Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
● Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
● Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
● Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, public transport discounts and childcare and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes where eligible.
● Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team
Closing date: 4 August 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Salary
Salary on appointment will be £24,704 per annum (£12.66 per hour).
Attendance
Mondays to Fridays.
Hours
Full-time roles are 37 ½ hours per week year-round on Mondays to Fridays.
How to apply
Click here to apply: https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/1660/early-years-practitioner-sc4846.html