We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individual that is passionate about high quality care and education for children. You will join a team of professionals caring for children of students and staff at the university. This is an opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse group of people who encourage you to share your experience to enable the team to grow and develop together.

We are located on the beautiful University Park campus with some stunning natural features, which also allows us to offer our forest school on the doorstep.

You will work within a team that seeks to secure bonds with children and their families that then supports our little ones in achieving outstanding outcomes. We aim to offer the most fun and exciting opportunities possible whilst preparing them for their next adventures. This is where you will use your in-depth knowledge and experience to deliver exhilarating and thought-provoking learning opportunities for children, using the indoor and outdoor environment as the third teacher. Your experience with supporting children with English as an additional language is of benefit but not essential.

You will have a relevant and recognised level 3 or above qualification as recognised by the DfE https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

As a university, we are committed to offering generous employment packages, whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff and their continued professional development. Rolling programmes of essential training provided as well as training to support further development.

As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes along with 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Annual leave would be pro rata for this post of 23.25 hours.  Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare.

This role is for 23.4 hours (3 days). Hours are between Wednesday to Friday 8.00 am to 6.00 pm (shift system). Some flexibility would be considered with the days of work. An in-depth induction will support you in your role.

As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes along with 27 days annual leave allowance plus additional university closure days (5 days) and bank holidays (8 days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. Additional to this in Childcare Services we offer discounted childcare.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Jo Whalen, email: jo.whalen@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026
Category: Childcare Services (CCS)