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 two 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. An enhanced DBS is required for this role. 

Directorate

The University of Bradford Nursery has been operating since April 1992 with children attending either on a full-time or part time basis. We support children of students, staff and the local community offering an inclusive and diverse environment which meets the individual needs of all our children. At the University of Bradford Nursery, we ensure that every child can thrive, develop, and build on their existing knowledge and experiences. We embed our values of respect, inclusion, trust and excellence within everything that we do, throughout our continuous provision and within our routines and provocations to learning. The University Values and Fundamental British Values are core to our values and support our commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all children within our care.

What you will be doing:

As a Casual Early Years Practitioner, you will provide flexible cover across the nursery during periods of staff absence. You will:

· Support the delivery of the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and nursery curriculum, in line with our values of Excellence, Trust, Innovation and Inclusion.

· Help provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports children’s wellbeing, learning and development.

· Act as a back-up key person when required, supporting children’s care, development and progress in partnership with parents and carers.

· Undertake observations and assessments as directed, contributing to planning and supporting children’s individual next steps.

· Support children’s personal care and maintain high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and hygiene.

· Work flexibly across all nursery rooms to meet the needs of the service, including covering shifts at short notice where possible.

Qualifications/ experience:

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification.

You will need:

· English GCSE at Grade A*-C/9-4, Level 2 or an equivalent qualification.

· Experience of working with children aged from birth to five years.

· Awareness of the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

· Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within an early years setting and how to report concerns.

· Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· A flexible, reliable and cooperative approach.

Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford

Within our nursery we have a widely diverse staff team but there is a low representation of males, therefore we welcome applications from individuals who represent this category alongside all other applications which we consider equally.

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.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please call the nursery office on 01274 234866, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter outlining how your knowledge and experience meet the person specification to both:

Rochelle Smith, Nursery Manager – R.Higginbotham@bradford.ac.uk Emma Marwood, Assistant Nursery Manager – E.Marwood@bradford.ac.uk

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: Paid hourly - £13.35 per hour

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social 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. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. 

Faculty

The Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Bradford prepares students for careers across healthcare, social care, and related professions through a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is recognised for its strong focus on employability, research-informed teaching, and professional practice. 

The faculty comprises three schools: Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership; Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work; and Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences. This post is within the School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership, and Department of pre-registration nursing.

Working closely with NHS organisations, social care providers, and voluntary sector partners, the faculty provides valuable placement opportunities and real-world learning experiences. 

What you will be doing:

• Deliver inspiring teaching, learning and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, helping students achieve their full potential and develop into confident, compassionate practitioners.
• Provide academic leadership through module and programme leadership responsibilities, driving excellence in curriculum design, delivery and student outcomes.
• Champion the student voice, working closely with learners and stakeholders to continually enhance the child nursing student experience.
• Actively build and promote the school’s reputation through engagement activities including Open Days, interviews, community partnerships, practice placements and bespoke educational initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bring experience of higher education teaching and learning, with a proven track record of successfully leading projects and initiatives that enhance the student experience and drive positive outcomes.
• Hold current NMC registration, with registration in child nursing field or with contemporary experience in child nursing practice.
• Possess a Master's degree (or higher) or be nearing successful completion of an advanced postgraduate qualification.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the contemporary healthcare landscape, with awareness of the national and local drivers, policies and priorities shaping nursing and care delivery.

In Return we Offer:

• 30 days and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes

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

Additional Information:

If you are interested and want to find out more and to discuss this opportunity in more detail  contact Dr E Cooper, Head of School (e.cooper3@bradford.ac.uk) for an informal discussion about the role.

Closing Date: 28 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £48,882 to £56,535 per annum
1.0 WTE, hybrid

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social 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. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Faculty

The Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Bradford is renowned for high-quality, research-informed education in nursing, allied health professions, public health, and healthcare leadership. Strong partnerships with NHS and social care providers offer valuable practical experience. The faculty is recognised for impactful research, excellent employability outcomes, and award-winning dementia and physiotherapy programmes.

The School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership continues to have ambitious vision for growth, innovative programme development and enhancing student experience. Within our nursing programmes, the school is committed to providing excellent teaching, learning and assessment experiences, which enable our nursing students to feel confident and competent to fulfil their registered nurse roles. This role is central to meeting this objective. This role offers the opportunity to begin your academic career and contribute to educating Bradford’s future nursing staff.

What you will be doing:

• Work with a programme team to develop and deliver excellent practical workshops and classroom lectures/ seminars.
• Work with a programme team to support learners/ students to complete their assessments, in university and in clinical placement.
• Work with a range of different people, within university, academic, professional teams and with employers to deliver aspects of the curriculum, support student success.
• Work with a programme team, to ensure growth and maintenance of quality learning environments, either within the university or in relevant practice setting.

Qualifications/ experience:

• Be an NMC registrant at either Nursing Associate or Registered nurse level.
• Hold a relevant academic qualification consistent with NMC registration level i.e., Foundation degree /Degree.
• Have current experience in nursing children and young people
• Have experience of and understand the NMC standards of supervision and assessment (2023) applied to clinical practice.
• Be a confident communicator, using a range of technology and media.

 In Return We Offer:

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

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 are interested in applying, please message, email or call Dr Elizabeth Cooper on ecooper3@bradford.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £35,608 to £38,784 per annum pro rata for 0.5 post
2 posts. 1.0WTE and 0.5 WTE