About us
Why Join Us?
Be part of the UCL community – one of the world’s top universities
Work in a diverse, vibrant and inclusive setting that values your contribution
Contribute to a team that prioritises the wellbeing and happiness of every child
The UCL Day Nursery is a well-established, inclusive and nurturing setting located in the heart of UCL’s historic Bloomsbury campus. Rated ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ by Ofsted, we provide high-quality care and early education for the children of UCL staff and students. We’re now looking for passionate and professional Early Years Practitioners to join our team.
Join one of the UK’s most respected nurseries in a world-leading university setting.
About the role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a key role in providing a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5. You will:
Act as a Key Worker to a group of children, planning and observing learning through play
Deliver engaging, child-led activities aligned with the EYFS framework
Build strong, respectful partnerships with parents and carers
Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive
Support nursery routines, meal times, outdoor play, and learning across both nursery sites
About you
We’re looking for someone who is energetic, compassionate and committed to delivering exceptional care and education. You’ll need:
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Education (NNEB/NVQ or equivalent)
Proven experience in a nursery setting working with children 0–5
A thorough understanding of EYFS, child development and safeguarding practices
Strong communication and organisational skills
A flexible and collaborative mindset
Experience with Forest School or Reggio Emilia approaches, and confidence with Ofsted standards, are desirable but not essential.
Apply Now
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on young lives and thrive in a dynamic, university-based nursery, we’d love to hear from you.
For more about the UCL Day Nursery, visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/day-nursery
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
