Nursery Nurse x2

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an 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 2 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., 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.

To be successful you must have NVQ 3 in Childcare or equivalent, along with a broad range of experience with children aged 12 weeks to 5 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., Disability Confident
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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 http://www.keele.ac.uk.

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.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

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.