Early Years Practitioner

2 days ago


Lancaster, United Kingdom Lancaster University Full time

**Join our amazing Pre-School Centre team, children and families at Lancaster University**:
Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?

Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?

Do you want a career that makes a real difference every single day?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you

We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic full and part-time Early Years Practitioners who hold a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification to join our amazing team.

**About Us**:
At Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re happy to discuss both full-time (36.5 hours) and part-time opportunities.

**What You’ll Be Doing**:
As part of our dedicated and friendly team, you’ll:

- Create inspiring learning opportunities from everyday moments.
- Support children’s learning and development through play.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment.

Every day will bring new opportunities to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the children you support.

**About You**:
We’re looking for people who are:
✔ Caring, reliable, and hard-working.

✔ Excellent communicators with great customer service skills.

✔ Team players with a flexible, positive attitude.

✔ Eager to keep learning and growing in their role.

**Why work with us**?**:

- We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.
- Beautiful campus location - set in green parkland with shops, cafés, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.
- Supportive community - from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.
- Healthy work-life balance - Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference?



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