Lead Early Years Practitioner
University of East Anglia
Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Job Description
Sport and Commercial Services Division
The UEA Nursery
Lead Early Years Practitioner
Ref: SC4896
Salary on appointment will be £27,628 per annum, with an annual increment up to £31,426 per annum.
Are you qualified in Early Years Practice?
Would you like to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED?
We’re looking for a professional and experienced person to join our busy and well-established team to provide a safe, secure, exciting and stimulating environment for the babies and children in our Nursery.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment.
You will have:
An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) in the Early Years or a relevant area
Knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Experience of supervising and leading others
Experience of working with young children in a nursery setting
A willingness to undertake training and work flexibly across the nursery age range
This post is part of the senior nursery team working 37.5 hours per week year-round. You will work with the under 3’s age range.
This full-time post is available from 5 January 2026 on an indefinite basis.
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 hybrid working and 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, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 4 December 2025
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Salary
Salary on appointment will be £27,628 per annum, with an annual increment up to £31,426 per annum.
Attendance
On-site
Hours
37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
How to apply
https://vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/1940/lead-early-years-practitioner-sc4896.html
Special requirements
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.