Early Years Educator Part time


Company:	University of Staffordshire
Salary:	from £24,520 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

Would you like to work in a state-of-art purpose-built Nursery?

University of Staffordshire has their very own exciting and modern, Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School worth over £4million.

The nursery is located on our Leek Road Campus and is set by our University Nature Reserve, adjacent to woodlands, yet very close to the city centre, with excellent local public transport links and employee on-site parking.

The facilities are a sustainable place of early years learning with connections to the immediate landscape and nature reserve. Through the provision, children will get the opportunity to experience endless outdoor learning opportunities such as identifying nature, play-based learning, den building and forest art.

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 29 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days (pro rata), an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Learn more about this exciting new facility and roles available by visiting our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/nursery

Essential requirements

Qualifications To be successful in this role you will need to hold the following qualification requirements: • Educated to level 3 in childcare • Willingness to undertake relevant training and induction Experience and Knowledge Requirements To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: • Knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years childcare and education • Experience of working with children between birth to five years in a similar environment • Knowledge and understanding of children's care learning and development • Experience of using Microsoft Office or similar computer software Apply online by enclosing your CV, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship. We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications, therefore all applicants are advised to submit their CV as soon as possible

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