Please complete the UHI Moray Job Application Form and quote the Reference Number. All applicants must complete the form as fully as possible. CVs will not be considered. All appointments are subject to the appropriate PVG Scheme membership or Disclosure Scotland check.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Nursery Assistant (supply bank)

Reference no.25/124 (b)
Salary range £26,952 - £28,080 pro rata per annum
DurationSupply bank
Working hoursWorking as and when required
Closing Date9am, Monday 29th September 2025

UHI Moray are seeking to appoint suitably experienced individuals to their supply bank for Nursery Assistant. As part of our commitment to widening access to education and training, UHI Moray provides a Nursery facility for children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age.  

Reporting to the Nursery Manager, the successful candidates will assist in planning Nursery sessions and will support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of individual children.

Candidates should be educated to NC Childcare level or hold an equivalent qualification.

The successful candidates will have knowledge of key aspects of the early year’s curriculum and of early childhood development and be enthusiastic and highly motivated in promoting child led activities and learning experiences. Candidates should be registered or be willing to become registered with the SSSC. Experience of working with young children and babies in a Nursery environment is desirable but not essential for these posts.

All appointments are made subject to appropriate PVG Membership and professional references.  
Further details can be obtained from Patricia Eddie via email, Patricia.Eddie.Moray@uhi.ac.uk

Applicants who meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited to interview.

We are positive about disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy.

If you would like any further information regarding the vacancy the Human Resources team are available to assist at the address below:

Human Resources Section
UHI Moray
Moray Street
Elgin
Moray
IV30 1JJ

mc.recruitment.moray@uhi.ac.uk