Casual Nursery Practitioner

Kent College; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Harbledown is seeking a Casual Nursery Practitioner to join their Garden Cottage Nursery. This role involves working with a team to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children from 0 to 3 years old. Candidates should be enthusiastic about childcare, with a Level 3 Early Years qualification being desirable. The nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and offers various employee benefits, including private healthcare and reduced gym membership.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Reduced gym membership

Free on-site parking

Free lunch during term time

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and passionate about childcare.
• Ability to contribute to a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to ensure high-quality childcare.

Skills

Early Years experience

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

* Casual Nursery PractitionerFast Apply# Casual Nursery PractitionerEmployerLocation: Canterbury, KentContract Type: PermanentHours: CasualSalary: £7.55 to £12.60 per hourPosted: 8th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528486Job Reference: Nursery PractitionerStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1528486* Share :**JOB OVERVIEW**At Kent College, Canterbury, we are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Practitioner to join our team at our Garden Cottage Nursery on a casual basis. A Casual Nursery Practitioner at Kent College will work with the team to contribute to a safe, high quality environment for our children. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable, but not essential.As a casual position, the hours of work will be as and when required.**WHY CHOOSE US**Garden Cottage Nursery is a small, independent day nursery caring for babies from 0 to 3 years. We offer bespoke and personalised childcare, providing a home-from-home atmosphere where the happiness and development of our children is our top priority. The nursery is set in the idyllic surroundings of our Junior School in Harbledown, and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.**BENEFITS**We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, etc**APPLY****Closing date:** 30th January 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.Please have a look on the nursery website for more information on the setting, and please see the attached Job Pack for more information on the role.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forwardApplications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.### Kent College, Canterbury