Location: | Keele |
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Salary: | £11.95 per hour (Operational Grade 3) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 9th February 2023 |
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Closes: | 23rd February 2023 |
Job Ref: | KU00003228 |
Operational Grade 3 £11.95 per hour
40 hours per week
The Opportunity
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Day Nursery. The Day Nursery is a purpose-built facility offering places to 128 children every day. We currently require a Nursery Nurses to support and complement our team. The successful candidate will provide a safe, happy, and caring environment for all the children at the nursery, offering planned activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. The Nursery adheres to Staffordshire Safeguarding Children’s Board and University Safeguarding procedures.
To be successful you will have a NVQ 3 in Childcare or equivalent, along with a broad range of experience with children aged 12 weeks to 8 years. Functional skills in English and Maths are essential and GCSE Grade C, or equivalent, in Maths and English would be preferred. In addition you must be able to work effectively within a team and possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
In return, you will be part of a great community with access to a range of facilities on campus including shops, bars, restaurants, and sports centre with staff discount available in some areas. As well as an excellent benefits package, you will receive a full induction and dedicated training to enhance your skills within the role.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN charter, and values equality and diversity across our workforce. We strive to ensure that our workforce is representative of broader society, and therefore, we would actively welcome applications from men for this role.
Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Wendy Foster, Nursery Manager w.foster@keele.ac.uk Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: 23rd February 2023
Interviews will be held on: TBC
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