KEELE DAY NURSERY – EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER
| Posting date: | 12 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.49 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00004693 |
Summary
Are you looking for a role where your workplace is as inspiring as the work you do? Keele University is based in acres of countryside, woodland and gardens and offers a truly unique working environment. Our modern, purpose-built nursery is set within its own secure grounds in the heart of this beautiful campus.
At Keele Day Nursery, we provide a rich and stimulating learning environment where children are safe, happy, and cared for. We’re proud to offer places to 128 children each day, and we’re now looking for two enthusiastic Nursery Nurses to join our dedicated and supportive team.
What You’ll Get:
• A full induction and dedicated training to support your development
• Access to Keele’s fantastic campus facilities, including shops, cafes, restaurants, and a sports centre.
• A supportive community that values wellbeing, offering 24/7 counselling, physiotherapy, holistic therapies, flu vaccinations, and more
• Generous family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and emergency childcare support
What You’ll Need:
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience with children aged 12 weeks to 5 years
• Functional skills in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C or equivalent preferred)
• A team spirit and excellent communication skills
Why Keele?
Our colleagues love working here. They care deeply about our future, thrive in a stimulating environment, and are proud to be part of a university that values its people. Keele is committed to creating a healthy, fulfilling workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally.
Find out more about our nursery
Discover what it’s like to work at Keele
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
At Keele Day Nursery, we provide a rich and stimulating learning environment where children are safe, happy, and cared for. We’re proud to offer places to 128 children each day, and we’re now looking for two enthusiastic Nursery Nurses to join our dedicated and supportive team.
What You’ll Get:
• A full induction and dedicated training to support your development
• Access to Keele’s fantastic campus facilities, including shops, cafes, restaurants, and a sports centre.
• A supportive community that values wellbeing, offering 24/7 counselling, physiotherapy, holistic therapies, flu vaccinations, and more
• Generous family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and emergency childcare support
What You’ll Need:
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent)
• Experience with children aged 12 weeks to 5 years
• Functional skills in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C or equivalent preferred)
• A team spirit and excellent communication skills
Why Keele?
Our colleagues love working here. They care deeply about our future, thrive in a stimulating environment, and are proud to be part of a university that values its people. Keele is committed to creating a healthy, fulfilling workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally.
Find out more about our nursery
Discover what it’s like to work at Keele
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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