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 Nurse
| Reference no. | 25/125 |
|---|---|
| Salary range | £28,524 - £29,988 pro rata per annum |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Working hours | Term time |
| Closing Date | 9am, Friday 10th October 2025 |
UHI Moray are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced individual to the position of Nursery Nurse. 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 candidate will assist in planning Nursery sessions and will support the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of individual children.
The successful candidate should hold an HNC in Childhood Practice, or hold an equivalent qualification (i.e., NNEB; SNEB or SVQ Level 3), 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 this post.
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