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    2,489 Childcare and early years education jobs in UK

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    Cleaning Operative - Nether Currie Early Years Centre - 16529_1790085153

    The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh

    £26,205 to £26,525 a year

    On-sitePermanentPart time

    Cleaning Operative Nether Currie Early Years School: Hours: 15 per week Salary £26,205-£26,525 (pro rata for part time) Monday - Friday 17:30-20:30 As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. Trusted employer Security offered by permanent positions Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts Paid annual leave (where applicable) Excellent pension scheme Opportunities to progress to supervisory level Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES To empty litter and recycling bins. The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings. The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables. Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages. The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties. Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required. The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative job description View Cleaning Operative person specification

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    Added on 22 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Play Worker - Hazeldene Family Centre - ERN06593

    East Renfrewshire Council - Newton Mearns

    £11,731 to £12,005 a year

    On-sitePermanentPart time

    Advert We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Hazeldene Family Centre. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions. Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/ Additional Information Please email hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for a copy of the recruitment pack.

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    Added on 23 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Play Worker - Overlee Family Centre - ERN06590

    East Renfrewshire Council - Clarkston

    £11,731 to £12,005 a year

    On-siteTemporaryPart time

    Advert We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Overlee Family Centre. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions. Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/ Additional Information Please email hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for a copy of the recruitment pack.

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    Added on 23 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Play Worker - Maidenhill Nursery Class - ERN06583

    East Renfrewshire Council - Newton Mearns

    £10,046 to £10,753 a year

    On-siteTemporaryPart time

    Advert We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Maidenhill Nursery Class. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable. On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). Additional Information For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’. Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow. Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions. Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/ Please email hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk for a copy of the recruitment pack.

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    Added on 17 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Play Worker - Hazeldene Family Centre - ERN06573

    East Renfrewshire Council - Newton Mearns

    £27,373 to £28,012 a year

    On-sitePermanentFull time

    Advert We are looking for an Early Years Play worker to provide support to the Child Development Officers in Hazeldene Family Centre. This would involve assisting with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and preparation for snack and supporting children at mealtimes. Applicants wishing to apply must have, or be willing to undertake a minimum qualification of SVQ Level 2 (or NC equivalent) in child care and education (or equivalent as recognised by SSSC). Applicants who do not have the required qualification on application must source and fund this training themselves and complete the course within 5 years of commencing their post. Experience in a nursery environment with children 0 – 5 years would be desirable. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check. This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role). For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship. References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions. Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/ Additional Information Please click on the attachments below for full details of this post.

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    Added on 16 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Officer, Calderwood Primary School, 508.105 - WEL10808

    West Lothian Council current - East Calder

    £35,851 to £38,779 a year

    On-siteTemporaryFull time

    Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 12 th September 2027 Calderwood Primary School and nursery is situated within the village of East Calder and serves the local area. The nursery setting consists of am, pm and full day learners aged between three and five. The nursery provides spacious learning areas and there is a large outdoor and garden area. Calderwood Nursery falls under the management of Calderwood Primary School, which is situated in the same building. The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work flexibly on a rota across the opening hours. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Early Years Officer to join our Nursery team as maternity cover. The successful candidate will work as part of a forward thinking team, which has a sound knowledge of child development and responds to the individual needs of each child, providing high quality interactions and learning and teaching experiences. West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. For further information please contact Lisa Mushet, ELC Area Manager e-mail: lisa.mushet@westlothian.org.uk

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    Added on 28 Sept 2026

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    Early Years Practitioner (19hpw), Kinlochleven Primary School - HGH21815

    Highland Council - Lochaber

    £12,830 to £15,592 a year

    On-sitePermanentPart time

    Job Description Post Title: Early Years Practitioner Location: Kinlochleven Primary School Hours: 19 hours per week Duration: Permanent Salary: £12,830 - £14,045 (Unqualified) £14,246 - £15,592 (Qualified) Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. For information on working in ELC check out childcarecareersscotland.scot/ For guidance and tips on ELC roles within Highland Council click here Contact Details: Clare Harley Tel: 01855 832041 Job Purpose: To work as an effective member of a team, delivering a flexible, high quality, early learning and child care service that meets the needs of young children and their families. Please APPLY ONLINE. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applicants from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Requirements Those employed as Early Years Practitioner (unqualified) will be required to work towards one of the above awards within an agreed timescale and will be paid on grade HC0435. Those employed as Early Years Practitioner (qualified) should hold a recognised qualification in Childcare and Education. (For example HNC/NNEB/SVQ 3) and will be paid on grade HC0535. The Early Years Practitioner is required to hold a relevant Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or agree to apply to SSSC to register as a practitioner. On taking up the post, the Early Years Practitioner should register with the SSSC. If they are already registered and their employment with Highland Council means a change of employer they must inform the SSSC of any changes. Qualifications in Food Handling and First Aid would be advantageous. This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria: You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland. You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years. Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

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    Added on 3 Sept 2026

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    Supply Early Years Practitioner - Various Locations - SOA13028 - SOA13028

    South Ayrshire - Ayr

    £17.12 to £17.12 an hour

    On-siteContractPart time

    JOB DESCRIPTION To work as an effective member of the Early Years team assisting in the delivery of a flexible, high quality learning and childcare which meets the needs of young children and their families. If you apply for this post, please ensure your email provider accepts emails from noreply@myjobscotland.gov.uk , by adding Myjobscotland as a safe sender. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your email provider for guidance, as this varies per provider. RESPONSIBILITIES Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description. ABOUT US South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment. REQUIREMENTS This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs. It should be noted that successful candidates will be placed on a bank list and contacted to work dependent on service requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews for this post are scheduled for 21/10/2026. The grade of this post is Level 6. The work style for this post is Frontline worker.

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    Added on 11 Sept 2026

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    Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Early Years Class in the Wirral

    Hays Specialist Recruitment - Wirral, Merseyside

    £100 to £105 a day

    On-siteTemporaryFull time

    Make a difference from day one. Competitive daily rates. Flexible work to suit you. Location: Wirral Pay: £100 - £105+ per day (depending on experience and assignment) Working Pattern: Full-Time, Long-Term (Part-Time positions also available) Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Temporary, Temp-to-Perm & Long-Term Positions Your New Company Hays Education works with a wide range of primary schools across the Wirral, offering long-term and permanent opportunities for Teaching Assistants. We focus on finding roles that suit your skills, preferences and career goals, providing ongoing support throughout your journey. Your New Role As a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant, you'll support children within an EYFS setting, working closely with teachers to create a positive and engaging learning environment. Duties may include supporting pupils 1:1, assisting small groups and helping children develop socially, emotionally and academically. What You'll Need to Succeed Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting Positive, proactive and supportive approach Strong communication skills Ability to use your own initiative A genuine passion for helping children learn and succeed We believe attitude is just as important as experience. We're looking for individuals with a can-do mindset who are willing to go the extra mile to support pupils and contribute positively to school life. What You'll Get in Return High rates of pay Full-time long-term roles, with part-time opportunities available Access to a wide network of Wirral primary schools Dedicated support from a specialist Education Consultant who puts your needs first PAYE payroll option £250 Refer-a-Friend scheme What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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    Added on 11 Sept 2026

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    Clinical Education Fellow - Medical Education

    NHS Jobs - Nuneaton

    from £55,355 a year

    ContractFull time

    Duties will include: Bedside teaching including sourcing and consenting patients Delivering interactive tutorials and case based learning Running teaching clinics with volunteer patients, acting as faculty for accredited courses. Supporting delivery of simulation opportunities Supporting teaching and assessing of procedural skills. Taking part in student assessment and feedback delivery. Please ensure your supporting information demonstrates how you match the requirements of the post For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

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    Added on 29 Sept 2026

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