At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children's development through engaging activities and maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a diverse and inclusive nursery team at the University of Bath.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension schemes, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; we celebrate diversity and encourage all to apply.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive workplace.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or above required.
The predicted salary is between 26301 - 26600 £ per year.
We currently have opportunities for passionate and ambitious Early Years Practitioners to join our team to ensure the successful running of the nursery. Our campus offers a safe environment to enrich the children's development − from woodland walks and trips to see the ducks at our pond, to experiencing the energy within our sports village. We offer a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop to their full potential. Every child at the Nursery is seen as an individual, and we support all needs, abilities and interests.
You will play a key role in assisting the team in providing high quality childcare and education appropriate to the age and stage of development of the children:
- Work to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment.
- Complete tasks in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Maintain children’s records and carry out assessments, ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to and implemented in the Nursery.
A core responsibility is planning and providing safe, appropriate, child-led and adult initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities indoor, outdoor and in out-of-setting contexts, which enable children to develop and learn. Importantly, you will support the Room Leader acting as a role model in supervising and monitoring Nursery Assistants, casual workers, students and volunteers.
You will:
- Be a good team player with sound communication and organisation skills.
- Have knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum with the ability to support the development of our children.
- Have relevant qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or above).
- Be able to work in a team to observe, assess and plan as a key person.
- Be able to produce written documentation to support the progress of individual children, being sensitive to their needs.
Further information: We welcome applications from candidates wishing to work full-time or part-time hours. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Cara Ratukalou, Nursery Manager, but please ensure you submit your application through our website. An Enhanced Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) clearance will be required for this post.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
What we can offer you: We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance.
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
- A family-friendly workplace.
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app.
- Relocation allowance.
Be Well at Bath: We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- Staff support groups and networks.
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions.
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive.
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £26,301 to £26,600 pro rata. Please note the annual salary quoted is inclusive of a market supplement to ensure the annual pay rate aligns with our commitment as a voluntary living wage employer.
Nursery Nurse (Early Years Practitioner) (CC13753) - Bath, BA2 7AY employer: University of Bath
The University of Bath is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that celebrates diversity and promotes employee well-being. With generous benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, extensive professional development opportunities, and a family-friendly environment, we ensure our staff can thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the picturesque city of Bath, our nursery provides a nurturing space for Early Years Practitioners to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a supportive community.
