Job Summary
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade: 3
Salary: £25,618 to £27,126 per annum (full time)
Full time employment; part‑time (17 hours per week, Monday 07:30‑17:30 and Wednesday 08:15‑17:45)
Permanent position; closing date: 6th July 2026
Benefits
* 40 days paid holiday a year
* One paid day a year for volunteering
* Occupational sick pay
* Pension scheme
* Three subsidised day nurseries
Pre‑appointment checks
* The University will seek references from at least one referee prior to interview. Candidates must therefore provide at least one referee whom we can contact immediately.
* Candidates invited to interview will be asked to disclose all past names, for the sole purpose of verifying identity for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks. Candidates will be asked to bring documents to verify their identity (e.g. birth/adoption certificate and any evidence of name changes).
* All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used.
Role Summary
You will provide high quality care, learning and development for all children attending the Nursery. You will ensure that children are safe, happy and stimulated with their individual needs met, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). You will also carry out light domestic duties and may be given opportunities to work in different areas of the department or wider University.
Main Duties
* Provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.
* Follow the policies and procedures and comply with the Children Act (2006), Health and Safety legislation and the requirements of Ofsted and the Early Years Foundation Stage, including ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
* Ensure the children are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
* Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, their family and carers.
* Have an awareness of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice. Undertake observation and assessment of children’s learning and development, helping ensure records are kept up to date, of a high standard and shared effectively.
* Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
* Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child‑friendly environment.
* Plan, prepare and supervise activities such as arts and craft, cooking, reading, music, outdoor and physical activities both indoors and out.
* Clean and maintain toys and equipment in a safe manner.
* Feed babies and young children ensuring their nutritional needs are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations.
* Change nappies and support children with potty training and toileting.
* Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language and practical skills.
* Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
* Work with outside professional bodies and agencies as appropriate.
* Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
* Participate in meetings.
* Follow the nursery’s practices, processes and procedures, e.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
* Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
* Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
* Treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity.
* Undertake other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
* Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualifications.
* Need strong attention to detail and can do attitude.
* Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
* Knowledge of developments in early years education and willingness to undertake training.
* Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, Ofsted requirements, inspection criteria and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
* Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
* Physically and mentally suitable to care for children, including ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
* Ability to promote good practice in a professional manner.
* Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to present information well.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Good organisational skills.
* Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years’ childcare.
* Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.
* A sound understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti‑bias.
Dimensions
This role does not directly manage others. This role does not own a budget.
Planning and Organising
You will undertake a range of activities within the Nursery that are allocated on a daily basis or by pre‑determined routines and frameworks. You will need to complete these within the day or certain timeframes (with some tasks such as inspections needing to happen in specific time frames).
Problem Solving and Decision Making
You will work within existing processes and procedures, with an expectation to refer to the Manager before making any changes to Normal Operating Procedures. There will be prescribed procedures, with experience showing which the best course of action is.
Internal and External Relationships
You will interact with children and carers/parents from a range of backgrounds and will need to have a high level of communication skills to provide quality care, learning and development for all children attending the nursery, and to work in partnership with carers/parents.
DBS Required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti‑bias. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations.
Contact
Informal enquiries to Selina Hunt, email: s.hunt@bham.ac.uk
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