Nursery Nurse (University Sector) - , Cardiff

Cardiff University is an ambitious and innovative place to work with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. The Little Scholars Nursery facilitates care for the children of Cardiff University students and staff. The Nursery Services Team support children to become capable, confident and independent individuals. They provide a safe, developmentally inclusive environment for babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-3 years) and preschool age children (3-5 years).

Are you a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, holding a minimum Level 3 in childcare or equivalent? We do not currently have any vacancies available. However, applications are reviewed regularly and, if successfully shortlisted, your application will be retained on file. Should a suitable opportunity arise, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview.

Campus based posts: Full Time - over 5 days - 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 7.5 hours per day. The hours will be determined by the Line Manager so that the centre is staffed from 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Starting Salary: £13.55 per hour - £24,727 per annum (pro rata for part time staff) with one annual increment point up to £24,928 - Grade 2. Full time post attracts 2.5 hours per week paid at time and a half.

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.

Requirements:

• This individual will have passion and enthusiasm for safeguarding children and delivering high standards of care.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• At least 1 year’s Childcare experience.
• A great understanding of child development and Curriculum for Wales.
• A passion and enthusiasm for childcare.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and reliability.

This is an opportunity to bring your own skills and experience to deliver something diverse and remarkable.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, pro rata for part time staff.
• Uniform and Training.
• Two contributory pension schemes.
• Cycle to 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.
• Reduced rates on sports memberships.
• Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals.
• Discounted childcare.

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. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities.

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.