Senior Early Years Practitioner
| Posting date: | 21 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,338.00 to £29,959.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | LA1 4YW |
| Company: | Lancaster University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0488-25 |
Summary
Is this the job for you?
Are you passionate about working in Early Years and providing quality early years education for the next generation?
Do you want to take the next step into Early Years Management and grow your career in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?
We are seeking applicants for a full- time (36.5 hours) Senior Early Years Practitioner.
You will hold a minimum of five years experience working in an Early years care/education setting and hold a minimum Level 4 Early Years qualification.
What you’ll be doing :
As a Senior Early Years Practitioner, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow.
You should be highly motivated and be able to motivate and inspire others. You will have a positive attitude towards working with children, and demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality individualised learning for each child who attends the centre.
You must be able to demonstrate good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate will be professional, considerate and patient, they must be able to lead and develop a team of staff in the delivery of high value childcare and education that meets the needs of the children and families that attend.
About you
To be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:
- great customer service skills
- to be reliable and hard-working
- a willingness to learn new job-based skills
- a team-orientated and flexible approach.
- sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- a commitment to ongoing personal development
Why work with us
Our Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo
The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.
Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, a post office, and a fantastic library. There are numerous clubs, groups, and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
- competitive salary with annual reviews
- generous employer pension scheme
- 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
- a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities
- additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs
Want to find out more about joining our award-winning Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre pscentre@lancaster.ac.uk
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