Work at Norland

Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as an organisation of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work-life balance and recognises and rewards achievements?

If so, then Norland is the place for you.

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If you’d like to send us a speculative application, please email us at [email protected]

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A Norland application form must be completed for all job applications. As part of our interview process, all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a psychometric assessment prior to the interview.

The equal opportunities form and a copy of your CV are optional.

For further information on any vacancies or a postal address please contact our HR department on 01225 904 042/ 01225 430 328.

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Current vacancies

Senior or Principal Lecturer in Early Years

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Bank Receptionists and Administrators

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Equal opportunities

Norland is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. It’s vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our HR processes are fair, transparent, promote equality of opportunity for all staff, and don’t have an adverse impact on any particular group. Your cooperation in providing us with accurate data will ensure that we, not only meet our legal obligations, but even more importantly will result in us designing and applying policies and processes that attract and retain a diverse, talented and motivated workforce.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all students and staff to share this commitment.

The suitability of all prospective students and staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with the college policies and procedures.

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We are a pioneering, evolving, and inclusive community of professionals who are united in fostering an exceptional, rewarding and respectful learning environment and workplace. Our heritage and values are consistently embedded in our practices and define our actions.
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Benefits of working at Norland

Norland is world-famous for the excellence of its early years training and education. We are a first-choice destination for students striving to be the very best early years practitioners they can be. Our staff are vital in contributing to our mission to continue to uphold and maintain our exceptional standards and reputation.

Norland offers a close-knit, friendly and welcoming community of individuals dedicated to offering high quality early years higher education and training. Norland promotes a healthy work-life balance, recognises and rewards achievements, and offers many benefits to its employees.

Employee benefits

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday
  • Free staff parking*
  • Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Occasional staff lunches
  • Staff and departmental away days
  • Private health care insurance for those eligible
  • A life assurance scheme
  • Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Discounts with Sodexo
  • Access to a corporate health cash plan
  • Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
  • Option to lease an electric vehicle.

*We hold a good amount of staff parking spaces at both sites and all staff are often accommodated with a space, there will be times when staff are asked to park off-site and this is managed on a rota basis

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