University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

The People, Culture and Wellbeing Directorate promotes a supportive, inclusive environment. The nursery reflects this by providing high-quality early years care and education. Aligned with the University’s values, it nurtures children’s development and supports families, creating a caring, community-focused space that positively impacts the wider University community.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS and nursery values.
• Mentor and support a team of practitioners, including students and volunteers, to ensure best practice.
• Act as a key person, overseeing and contributing to observations, assessments, and planning to support children’s learning and development.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure individual needs are met.
• Oversee daily operations in your area, including safeguarding, health and safety, and administrative responsibilities.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
• GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent (essential)
• Experience leading a team in an early years setting (essential)

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford 

Within the nursery team, males are underrepresented. We welcome applications from males to help create a more balanced and inclusive workforce. This positive action does not disadvantage applicants of other genders.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days .
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities 

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or interested in applying, please message, email or call Rochelle Smith on 01274 234866 & R.Higginbotham@bradford.ac.uk.

Applicants can upload a CV and/or a personal statement alongside the formal application. Providing a personal statement is an opportunity to highlight relevant skills and experience. Both documents are welcomed to support your application.

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.  

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics.  The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.