Job Description

While the role is paid on the University's grade 2 salary scale (23,751 per annum/12.60 per hour) due to current market conditions, a supplement of 15% will be added bringing the overall annual salary to 27,313 per annum which equates to an hourly rate of 14.49. The market supplement will be reviewed in 2 years, with the University's recognized Trade Unions, and if a decision is taken to remove or reduce the supplement, full consultation will take place before this is implemented.*





At the University of St Andrews Nursery, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and caring team. The University of St Andrews Nursery is seeking to recruit one Qualified Early Years Practitioner (EYP) for a fixed-term position of one year.



We are looking for a highly motivated, and creative individual who is committed to delivering high-quality early learning and childcare. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and wellbeing of our nursery children by creating a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment.



At the University Nursery we offer our children a wide range of experiences and opportunities that will help them develop and flourish as they learn new skills through the play experience. The role of the EYP and wider Nursery staff will be to ensure a child centred approach in all aspects of the nursery. The EPYs will facilitate such opportunities and experience which will enables our children to make decisions and solve problems.





In addition to the excellent working environment and training opportunities, we have a great range of benefits including:




30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays SSSC Fee Covered PVG Update/Join fees covered Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions 4 day week (compressed hours) Free Gym Membership to Saints Sport Staff Uniform 10% Discount on Saint Nursery Childcare 50% Staff discount on Junior Saints Holiday Camps 15% Staff Discount on Weekly Junior Saints Classes Sickness Absence Support and occupational sickness pay. Access to Fife Council Training Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel




The appointment will be subject to a Clear PVG Check for working with children, initiated by the University.





Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Anja Copland, Nursery Manager email: ac445@st-andrews.ac.uk, Tel: 01334 46 0606.





Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.





Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on

hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk

Closing Date: 13 August 2025

Interview Date: 15 August 2025

Please quote ref: MC1238SXSB

University Nursery



Salary: 27,313 per annum/14.49 per hour (including 15% market supplement*)



Start: As soon as possible



Fixed term for 1 year

School/Unit:

Saints Sport

Posted:

06/08/2025

Closing date:

13/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59