Location: | Colchester |
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Salary: | £27,629 to £29,078 per annum. |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent, Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 5th August 2025 |
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Closes: | 4th November 2025 |
Job Ref: | REQ09459 |
Department
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Wivenhoe Park on our Colchester Campus, our Day Nursery offers high-quality day care to children from 3 months to 5 years. We serve the local community, University staff and students.
Job role:
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Senior Early Years Educator to join our friendly and diverse senior team at the Day Nursery. This is a permanent and full-time position; 38 hours per week.
We are looking for candidates that have previous senior experience in leading a nursery room environment and managing a team of 3-6 Early Years Educators.
Candidates should be passionate about the early years that value children as independent and unique learners. Who enjoy supporting children to learn and develop through a child led approach into confident individuals that are eventually ready to start school. We are looking for potentials that have the skill, knowledge and experience to inspire, lead and motivate their early years team.
Benefits to working at Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery:
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**Please note that this vacancy is being advertised on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed weekly, and interviews scheduled on a regular basis whilst the role continues to be advertised. Potential applicants should be aware that the University reserves the right to withdraw this role at short notice if the position is filled early.**
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity are central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives.
Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.
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