Early Years Practitioner reference: 0009-26

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 a caring and enthusiastic full-time Early Years Practitioner who holds a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification to join our amazing team . This post is to cover a Maternity Leave until end of December 26 in the first instance. 

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 looking to appoint a Full Time 36.5 hrs per week vacancy.

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:

✔ Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification

✔ 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.

• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

• 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?

Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation.

Closing Date: 30 Jan 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £24,215 to £27,319 Full time, Fixed Term