Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Join Our Expanding Team!


Unity Stars Nurseries - Haverhill (Chalkstone Way)


Start Date: ASAP


Salary: 12.65 per hour (FTE 24,414 / Actual 20,784 per annum)


Contract Type: Permanent, part time (31.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - 3 days per week, 7:15am - 6:15 pm)


We're opened a beautiful new nursery 1 year ago and want passionate Early Years Practitioners to grow with us!


At Unity Stars, we believe the first four years of a child's life lay the foundation for everything. You'll be more than a practitioner--you'll be a key part of each child's story.


What We're Offering:

A supportive, inclusive team culture A brand-new nursery environment to grow with. Career development across our wider Trust

Benefits Include:

33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Staff childcare discounts NEST company pension scheme Free uniform Discounted gym membership, shopping, tech & travel perks Comprehensive wellbeing package and annual CPD/Wellbeing Unity Day

Who We're Looking For:

Level 2 or above in Early Years/Childcare is preferred--but if you're passionate and interested in training, we'd still love to hear from you!

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, please contact Karen Davies, Nursery Manager on kdavies@unitystars.org.uk.


Closing date: 09:00am, 28 November - But apply ASAP, we interview as we go!


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2025-11-28