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YMCA Black Country Group

Reference: NPV33

40 hours per week

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Base: YMCA Pelsall Village Day Nursery, WS3 4LX

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner for our Pelsall Village Nursery where we offer childcare places for up to approximately 45 children.

Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be efficient, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to develop.

Benefits

Apart from the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to benefits on our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase depending on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock prices
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicant must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing date:

26th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA Application form to ensure you are considered for this role. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support with this. We do not accept CV’s.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

Volunteer

Shop Can Collector

Volunteering as a shop can collector, you will be given a list of shop cans that we will ask you to change. This could be once a week, once a month, every 6 months or once a year depending on how quickly the cans fill up.

You will be asked to collect empty cans from the Hospice, and bring the full onces back up. 

What we're looking for in an applicant

• Drivers licence required
• Own car required
• a friendly manner
• understanding the importance of making a regular committment

Location

Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire

Additional information

Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times

DESIRABLE
Recognised Level 3 Early
Years qualification.(A/I)

GCSE Grade C Maths
and English or Functional
Skills level 2

Current paediatric first
aid certificate (A/I)

Food Hygiene Certificate
(A)
Post qualifying
experience  with a
supervisory level of
responsibility.(A/I)

Working knowledge of
the development of
children from birth to 5
years (A/I)

Thanet Early Years Project
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Nursery Practitioner Level 2

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING

Recognised Early Years qualification –
Level 2  (A/I)

EXPERIENCE

Responsibility for the care of children in a
day nursery or similar setting for a minimum
1 year period  (post qualification). (A/I)

KNOWLEDGE

Experience of working as a key person for
children aged from birth up to 5 years. (A/I)
Sound knowledge  and understanding of:
-  The Early Years Foundation Stage
(EYFS) Safeguarding and Welfare
Requirements (A/I)  GDPR 2018

-

-

the development of children aged  up to
5 years. (A/I)

a child centred approach to the care and
education of all children with a reflective
and flexible attitude to supporting their
needs and further development.(A/I)

-  how to plan for children's individual

needs in line with the requirements of
the EYFS  (A/I)

-  procedures for safeguarding children

(A/I)

-  health and safety issues relevant to a

nursery setting (A/I)

-

issues relating to equal opportunities,
inclusion and anti discriminatory
practice. (A/I)

-
-  The SEND best practice (A/I)

-  Working in partnership with parents(A/I)

SKILLS &
ABILITIES

Ability to plan, provide and lead appropriate
activities for the children. (A/I)

Ability to reflect on own
& room practice.(A/I)

PERSONAL

To contribute to systems to ensure the safety
and supervision of all children within the
setting at all times. (A/I)

To  role model high quality practice and to
support other staff members.(A/I)

To  maintain records, write accurate reports,
complete children's learning journals and 2
year development checks. (A/I)

To maintain and develop effective
communication with colleagues, children,
parents/carers and others (written and oral)
A/I
Personal commitment to:-

•  achieving the highest standards of

early years practice (A/I)
•  ensuring inclusive and anti

discriminatory practice (A/I)

•  own professional development (A/I)
•  willingness to be flexible re working
hours as required to meet the needs
of the setting(A/I)

•  ability to lift/move nursery

equipment(A/I)

(A/I) –  criteria measured by Application
/ Interview.

Flexible approach
(A/I)

Nursery Officer (Early Years Practitioner)

Working hours: 40 hours per week (Term-time only option available)

Interview Date: 12th January 2025

An opportunity to join our team at Copper Beech Day Nursery registered GOOD with OFSTED to provide Early Years care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Key responsibilities: Under leadership of Nursery Manager and Nursery Supervisor, the successful candidate will work as part of the team to provide safe, high-quality education and care for all children that attend the setting. To share in the planning and delivery of the EYFS by providing creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment. In addition, assume responsibility for the running of the room in the absence of the Nursery Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure childcare knowledge and skills are kept up to date, taking note of all new policies and procedures
• Ensure daily risk assessments are carried out and conduct risk assessments as required
• Show prospective parents around nursery
• Share responsibility for the guidance and development of any students within the setting
• Share responsibility for ensuring all planning is complete to a high standard and is beneficial to the children’s development
• Keep administrative procedures up to date and accurate, record all incidents appropriately
• Ensure that nursery is clean and hygienic at all times, ensure that daily cleaning is done, and any other cleaning as required
• Attend training as seen appropriate some of which may be out of nursery hours
• Delegate responsibility and duties to staff when required
• Undertake other duties as required for the effective running of the nursery

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in an Early years/Childcare setting
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge around safeguarding principles and procedures
• Confident with IT - including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced with the barred Child Workforce DBS Disclosure and relevant qualifications

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

Location: Thornbury, Gloucester

Pay rate: £12.62 per hour, weekend and NVQ enhancement rates available

Contracted hours: 36 Hours per week

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced housekeeper with exacting standards of cleanliness and an eye for detail?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver an outstanding housekeeping and laundry service for our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

The Head Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes. Leading a team of Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Grace Care Centre is a 70 bed Care Home located on the outskirts of the Historic town of Thornbury. The home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience with contract cleaning in an industrial, business or family setting and comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. You might have previous supervisory experience, like organising rotas, delegating tasks and training new starters but this is not essential. You may also have or be working towards, a QCF Level 3 in Multi-skilled Hospitality Services (or equivalent) together with a working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Infection Control but, again this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to provide the best service to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Head Housekeeper within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

#THPC2

Head Housekeeper | Abernethy, Nethy Bridge

Full time

Permanent, live-in (where required)

Location address: Abernethy, Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3ED

Start date: March 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

Small, routine, things can have a big impact! Our guests’ experience is hugely shaped by the hard work of our housekeeping team in creating welcoming spaces, and keeping them looking great day-in, day-out.

As Head Housekeeper you will oversee all aspects of the organising and delivery of excellent housekeeping services within our buildings, and you will develop and lead our housekeeping team. As a Christian, you will be a role-model for the housekeeping team and wider Centre staff, having a discipling and mentoring input into their lives.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

Who we are

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality. You will be overseeing the delivery of an excellent housekeeping service for our guests – excellent in terms of the quality of the service, being well planned and smooth running, being a team that works well together and has fun, and in terms of safety.

To achieve this, you will have a good eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative approach. You will have aptitude in planning and organising, be adaptable in the face of changing plans and a good problem solver, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, enjoy working in an active and fast paced job, and be willing to be flexible and go the extra mile.

You will be committed to training and helping our Gap Year team in learning new skills in housekeeping. You will have a heart to be getting alongside all your team members to help disciple them in their Christian faith to make their time at Abernethy one that will be life changing.

Key roles

• Lead, train, motivate and mentor our housekeeping team, General Assistants, Gap Year team and volunteers.
• Plan team shift patterns around the needs of our guests and staff.
• Ensure all the guest accommodation, facilities and public areas are maintained at an excellent level of cleanliness and repair.
• Manage and take full part in the smooth running of changeovers at the centre, timeshare and self-catering accommodation, ensuring areas are ready in the time allocated.
• Maintain an efficient, hygienic, and safe laundry.
• Organise and manage the housekeeping stores to ensure we have enough equipment, cleaning fluids and uniforms for the Housekeeping and Kitchen teams to operate.
• Keep up to date with the paperwork and record keeping associated with housekeeping.
• Accomplish deep cleaning targets set during close-down and maintenance periods.

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature and growing Christian faith
• Have good Word, Excel and Outlook IT skills
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with team members, while ensuring delivery of a high standard of work.

We would also love you to have

• Experience in house keeping
• Driving license
• People management experience
• Experience of managing budgets

What we can offer you

• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
...

Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

Location: Spencer Court Care Home, Woodstock, OX20 1JG

Pay rate: £13.01 per hour ( weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted hours: 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: 8am - 4pm working alternate weekends

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced housekeeper with exacting standards of cleanliness and an eye for detail?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver an outstanding housekeeping and laundry service for our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

The Head Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes. Leading a team of Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

Spencer Court is situated a stone's throw from historic Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, in the charming town of Woodstock. The home offers high-quality and compassionate residential and early-stage dementia care for up to 46 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience with contract cleaning in an industrial, business or family setting and comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. You might have previous supervisory experience, like organising rotas, delegating tasks and training new starters but this is not essential. You may also have or be working towards, a QCF Level 3 in Multi-skilled Hospitality Services (or equivalent) together with a working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Infection Control but, again this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to provide the best service to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Head Housekeeper within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

#IND1

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YMCA Black Country Group

Reference: NCG91

Salary: £12.36 per hour

Base: YMCA Carters Green Nursery, West Bromwich, B70 9LG

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner at our Carters Green Day Nursery, offering childcare places for up to 100 children, providing a warm and welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive support. Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be a Level 3 qualified and efficient nursery practitioner, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:

26th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please complete the YMCA Application form to ensure you are considered for this role – you can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for support with this. We do not accept CV’s.

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YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

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Job Title: Lecturer in Public Services

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1st February 2026

Assessment Centre Date: Wednesday 11th February 2026

Overview

Our Academy of Sport, Health and Public Services covers sport, Public Services, Personal Training and Adventure Sports with multiple facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready.

The College has significantly invested in the Academy, with a £6million investment in our new fitness studio, gym, international standard 4G pitch and sports performance centre. In addition, we also have strong links with a wide range of sporting and public sector organisations, such as England Amputee Football Association, RAF, AoC Sport and National Outdoor Training Centres.

About the role

We are looking for a high enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Public Services. The ideal candidate would have previous teaching experience and will be proactive in working with the Curriculum Area Manager to review, design and develop the Public Services curriculum at Reaseheath College. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting driving high expectations for our learners and a be key member within the Academy and across the College.

As a Lecturer in Public Services, the successful candidate will develop learners’ knowledge around our legal systems and how legislation is applied to current global situations as well as conducting a variety of outdoor adventurous activities and teaching learners how to respond in emergency situations.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver outstanding teaching on wide range of subjects within the Public Services curriculum consistent with awarding body requirements and College expectations.
• Assess both theory and practical competence through a variety of methods to maximise learners’ potential.
• Actively involved in curriculum development, including attendance, as well as running course manager meetings to review these.
• Support the management of a student cohort through effective target setting and monitoring to promote high expectation and achievement.
• End to end course management, from administration of modules, preparation and delivery of classroom-based lecturers, practical delivery and assessment marking.

The successful candidate will:

• Prior teaching experience and qualification is desirable.
• A relevant qualification or proven relevant work experience within the Public Service Sector.
• Experience as a Lead Internal Verifier would be desirable.
• Experience teaching BTEC courses would be desirable.
• Demonstrable evidence of delivering inspirational educational activity.

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equalit...

Vacancy

Canada

North America

Our department has a new position available: an Assistant Professor with expertise in urban geographies of climate crisis. Please share with anyone who may be interested:

https://www.sfu.ca/geography/about/work-with-us/faculty-hire-urban.html

The Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in urban geographies of climate crisis. The tentative start date for this position is 

July 15, 2026.

Simon Fraser University is one of British Columbia’s leading research universities with campuses located on the unceded traditional territories of the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.  The Department of Geography at SFU is one of the strongest Geography departments in North America. We rank 4^th of all Geography departments in Canada according to the 2025 QS World University subject ratings, and 1^st amongst Canadian comprehensive universities in the  2025 Maclean’s University Rankings.

We seek candidates who have expertise in and seek to advance critical social science understandings of the multifaceted social and political aspects of climate crisis, centring urban geographic dimensions of the crisis.  Specifically, these may include: i) urban climate justice; ii) climate-related urban social movements; iii) extreme weather as it relates to urban precarity (e.g., work, housing, food security); iv) critical analyses of urban infrastructures in relation to just climate futures; v) Black, Indigenous, and/or queer approaches to urban life and climate change; and vi) cities and extractivism. Other related interests are also welcome. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose work addresses one or more of these specializations in the context of the Global South.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in human geography, or a related discipline at the time of appointment. Ph.D. candidates with a solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon final completion of the Ph.D.

We seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in research, potential for excellence in teaching and supervision, and commitment to collegial service. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally and internationally recognized program of research, and be an active, reflexive contributor to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs

The Department of Geography values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we are committed to reconciliation, and hiring faculty who will work to advance these commitments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate ability/willingness to teach undergraduate social science urban geography and climate-related courses, and contribute to graduate training.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scale bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 – $133,322. A reasonable estimate of the salary range if the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor is $98,340.

Applications should include:

• a 1-2-page cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interest in the position, and a clear statement as to whether the applicant is legally eligible to work in Canada.
• a CV, including a list of publications.
• the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic references (reference letters will only be requested from short-listed candidates).
• a 1-2 page research statement outlining experience, interests, and future directions as they relate to the advertised position. Applicants are expected to ...

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YMCA Black Country Group

Reference: NCG50

Salary: £12.36 per hour

YMCA City Gateway Nursery, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BJ

We are looking for Nursery Practitioners at our nursery which offers childcare places for up to 100 children, providing a welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support. Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

Successful candidates will be Level 3 qualified, ideally experienced in planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and will be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:26th January 2026We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

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YMCA Black Country Group

Reference: NHL35

Salary: £12.21 per hour if Level 2 qualified or £12.36 per hour if Level 3 qualified

Base: YMCA Hayes Lane Nursery, Stourbridge, DY9 8QJ

Successful applicants will receive a £1000 payment after they have been in the role for 6 months. To be eligible for a payment, you must either:

• not have worked in a nursery before
• have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months
• have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner at our YMCA Hayes Lane Day Nursery which offers childcare places for up to 60 children, and a welcoming environment where families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support. Responsibilities for the role of a Nursery Practitioner include but aren’t limited to:

• Contributing to promoting good practice and maintaining a high-quality provision
• Completing observations, planning, and prepare a variety of learning enriched activities for your key group using the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Offering support and guidance to parents/carers enabling them to extend their own skills, and by boosting their confidence and self-esteem, ensure the emotional wellbeing of their child.

You will be minimum Level 2 qualified, ideally with experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families and strive to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.Benefits

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing Support
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Life Assurance scheme
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check before taking up the role.

Closing Date:

26th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications. Please apply by submitting a YMCA Application form as soon as possible to ensure you are considered. You can email hr.recruitment@ymcabc.org.uk for an application form if you cannot see it when applying. We do not accept CV’s.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; ...