Nursery Section Leader (University Nursery)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,449 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cardiff University |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 21048BR |
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Nursery Section Leader (University Nursery)
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.
The University Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years, the nursery is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children. We are committed to providing a professional, customer focused service to a diverse range of people.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, driven, reliable and capable of providing highly efficient and effective service to customers. Reporting to the Manager, this role will have a degree of autonomy, and exercise a high level of judgement regarding the operation of the Nursery Service at Cardiff University.
The Section Leader is responsible for the care of a group of children, within a certain age group, and the supervision of Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants.
This post is fixed term for 6 months (maternity cover), 37.5 hours per week , 5 out of 7 days. The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the centre is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm. This 37.5 hour contract also attracts an uplift for hours 35 - 37.5.
Starting Salary: £25,449 per annum (Grade 3)
This is a campus based role.
Package includes 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, as well training and as access to a range of staff discounts.
We are looking for warm and inspiring Practitioners to join our incredible team. If you have a passion for working with babies or are dedicated to toddler development, we can offer specialist support and a full training schedule is provided, with a generous Benefits Package and Salary.
Feel rewarded as part of an award-winning team, with competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme and of course there's great benefits and discounts.
The successful individual will have passion and enthusiasm for safeguarding children and delivering high standards of care, this is an opportunity to bring your own skills and experience to deliver something diverse and remarkable.
Benefits
We offer a leading and rewarding staff benefits package:
Real Living Wage salaries
32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, or rat for part time staff
Free DBS, Uniform and Training
In house training, delivering new and enhanced qualifications to help secure your progression.
We offer two contributory pension schemes, and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type
Our Cycle 2 Work scheme enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £3,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme
The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months
Reduced rates on sports memberships
Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals
Discounted childcare
For more information go to: What we can offer - Jobs - Cardiff University
Date advert posted: Friday, 16 January 2026
Closing date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.
The University Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years, the nursery is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children. We are committed to providing a professional, customer focused service to a diverse range of people.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, driven, reliable and capable of providing highly efficient and effective service to customers. Reporting to the Manager, this role will have a degree of autonomy, and exercise a high level of judgement regarding the operation of the Nursery Service at Cardiff University.
The Section Leader is responsible for the care of a group of children, within a certain age group, and the supervision of Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants.
This post is fixed term for 6 months (maternity cover), 37.5 hours per week , 5 out of 7 days. The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the centre is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm. This 37.5 hour contract also attracts an uplift for hours 35 - 37.5.
Starting Salary: £25,449 per annum (Grade 3)
This is a campus based role.
Package includes 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, as well training and as access to a range of staff discounts.
We are looking for warm and inspiring Practitioners to join our incredible team. If you have a passion for working with babies or are dedicated to toddler development, we can offer specialist support and a full training schedule is provided, with a generous Benefits Package and Salary.
Feel rewarded as part of an award-winning team, with competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme and of course there's great benefits and discounts.
The successful individual will have passion and enthusiasm for safeguarding children and delivering high standards of care, this is an opportunity to bring your own skills and experience to deliver something diverse and remarkable.
Benefits
We offer a leading and rewarding staff benefits package:
Real Living Wage salaries
32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, or rat for part time staff
Free DBS, Uniform and Training
In house training, delivering new and enhanced qualifications to help secure your progression.
We offer two contributory pension schemes, and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type
Our Cycle 2 Work scheme enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £3,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme
The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months
Reduced rates on sports memberships
Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals
Discounted childcare
For more information go to: What we can offer - Jobs - Cardiff University
Date advert posted: Friday, 16 January 2026
Closing date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.