About the role
Department
York Commercial Ltd
Salary
£29,209.47 per year, reduced pro-rata
Grade
Not applicable
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Part-time
Based at
University of York campus
Posted Date
26/08/2026
Job Reference
15283
Documents
York Campus Nursery Overview
Join York Campus Nursery, a setting committed to fostering a safe, happy, and multicultural environment for children aged three months to school age. We nurture and encourage every child's diversity and potential, providing a secure, caring, and stimulating place for them to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Our modern, purpose-built premises on Kimberlow Lane, Heslington, provide care for up to 94 children across dedicated rooms for infants, toddlers, and pre-school.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will step into a fun, dynamic environment where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a direct and vital impact on children's development.
Role and Responsibilities
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and early education to children. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping to create a safe and engaging environment where children can learn and grow. The successful candidate will work across and provide cover in all rooms as per the needs of the Nursery.
The role involves supporting children's development socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) and the Nursery's core principles: quality and consistency, secure foundations, partnership working, equality of opportunity, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Being a line manager to the Early Years Assistant Practitioners
Completing key person observations and assessments
Maintaining records and administration systems
Providing activities within the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
Essential Requirements
Role Details
The salary offered is £29,209.47 (£15.14 per hour).
30 hours per week (8.00 am to 12.30 Monday to Wednesday and Thursday and Friday 8 am to 6 pm - shifts may vary).
Benefits of Working for YCL
Generous Annual Leave: 38 days including 8 bank holidays (pro rata) and two weeks off at Christmas.
Enhanced Benefits: Enhanced company sick pay, maternity and paternity pay, and workplace pension schemes.
Professional Development: Free training, with attendance paid.
Wellbeing & Discounts: Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing support, concession rates at York Sport Village and Centre, and discounts at campus outlets, local/national retailers, and attractions.
Work Perks: Affordable on-site parking, DBS application cost covered, and salary sacrifice schemes (including Cycle to Work and campus nursery).
About YCL and Application Process
York Commercial Ltd. (YCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of York. The Head Office is situated at the University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. The successful candidate will be appointed on YCL terms and conditions of employment
Please note: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Suitable candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview (via Zoom or face- to-face, depending on preference) whilst the vacancy is live, and the position may close at any time if a suitable candidate is found.
To find out more about York Campus Nursery please visit the York Campus Nursery website.
How to apply
Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.