"Early Years Practitioner"

Early Years Practitioner

University of East Anglia - Sport and Commercial Services Division - The UEA Nursery

Location:	Norwich
Salary:	£25,536 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Permanent
Placed On:	2nd March 2026
Closes:	8th March 2026
Job Ref:	SC4936

Salary will be £25,536 per annum (pro rata)

Does this sound like you?

• Qualified in Early Years Practice
• Looking for the opportunity to work in a Nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED
• A passionate and nurturing Early Years professional
• Loves supporting children’s curiosity, confidence, and independence
• Wants career development and progression opportunities

Then you may be the person we’re looking for!

We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team, working primarily with our 3 – 4-year-olds.

You will join our busy and well-established team to provide a safe, secure, exciting and stimulating environment for the babies and children in our Nursery.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and know that you will be too.

As well as your Early Years qualification, you’ll have knowledge and training in the Early Years Foundation Stage, gained during your experience of working with young children in a nursery setting.

You’ll be committed to development and flexibility, willing to undertake training and work across the whole nursery age range.

This indefinite, part time (0.7 FTE) post working across Mondays to Fridays is available from 1 April 2026.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 8 March 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.