Nursery Officer x 2 Posts
(Early Years and Childcare Services, STANLEY’S – South Tyneside)
£28,598 pa pro rata
Post A: 37 hpw – Maternity leave cover
Post B: 18.5 hpw
Fixed Term contracts required until 30 September 2026
The post holder will work in a STANLEY’s Early Years nursery setting. They will be allocated to a specific setting but will be expected to work across the partnership and on occasion, across the Borough. You may be required to move settings permanently as dictated by service need.
You will be expected to cover the nursery between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, working shifts as appropriate. You will cover for the Nursery Manager as required and support with inspection processes starting to achieve outstanding status per the setting.
It is Essential Criteria for the post that you have the following qualifications:
* A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification
* Level 2 in English (or equivalent to Grade C GCSE or above)
Please check the full title and Awarding Body of your qualification certificate to ensure this meets with the DfE Guidance to allow you to work in an Early Years setting.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Karen Pippet, Early Years Team Manager on 07484011599 or Karen.Pippett@southtyneside.org.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here -
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
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Closing date: Noon, 30 October 2025
Interviews for this post will take place on 12 November 2025