Nursery Nurse

Keele University

Directorate of Human Resources

Nursery Nurse

Fixed term (maternity cover) until 26/04/2019

Starting salary: £9.27 per hour

40 hours per week

Post Ref: KU00000790

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 £134 million, over 10,000 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 Day Nursery is a purpose built facility offering places to 128 children every day. We are looking to appoint a Nursery Nurse to support and complement our team. You 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.

You must hold an NVQ 3 in Childcare or equivalent, and have a broad range of experience with children aged 12 weeks to 8 years. Functional skills in English and Maths are essential. Ideally you will be able to evidence these skills through possession of GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C). You must be able to work 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.

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance and ongoing medical surveillance by the University Occupational Health provider and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. 

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.

For full post details and to apply, 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.

Closing date for applications: 28 June 2018.

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