Northumbria University Nursery provides outstanding care, learning and development for up to 96 children between the ages of 3 months and 5 years in an award winning purpose built building. We are currently the only nursery in the North East with the Real Living Wage accreditation, committed to paying our nursery staff a wage that reflects their role and skills.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and inspiring Childcare Practitioners to join our team. This will involve participating in the planning and assessment of activities and contributing to a curriculum which supports young children’s individual learning, development and potential through the provision of ‘hands on’ experiences and real life opportunities. We are offering opportunities for qualified and experienced Nursery Nurses.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 20 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays in addition to when the Nursery is closed over the Christmas period
- Sick pay following successful completion of probationary period
- Pension
- Uniforms and DBS paid by the Nursery.
- Dedicated Staff Training days and a personal development plan for all staff.
- Access to a range of discounts offers in relation to health, well-being, retail, sport and leisure.
- Opportunities for progression within the company
- Dedicated management team made up of 3 managers and 1 assistant manager to oversee staff well-being, CPD and progression.
Qualifications and Experience Relevant:
- Full and Relevant Early Years Qualification is required, and a minimum of at least one full year experience in recent paid employment in a full day care setting.
Additional Information:
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 therefore the successful candidate will be subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) check.
All information submitted as part of an application for a position at Northumbria University will be held and processed under the terms of our Staff Data Privacy Notice which is available upon request.
Please send your C.V. to the nursery email address and suitable applicants will be invited to complete an application to be shortlisted for interview.
The positions are to work, Monday to Friday, working a shift system between the hours of 7.45 to 18.15 to meet the operational needs of the nursery. The post is based at City Campus East.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £14.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a level 3 or above childcare qualification?
- Are you available to work Monday-Friday 37 hours per week?
Work Location: In person
