Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Bank Nursery Practitioner. This role offers flexible hours under a zero-hours contract, allowing you to create a nurturing environment for children. Key responsibilities include planning engaging activities, building relationships with families, and supporting nursery operations. Experience in a childcare setting is essential, while a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification is desirable. Join us in making a difference today!

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare setting is essential.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children's development milestones.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards.

Skills

Experience in a childcare setting

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Dedication

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner! (Zero Hours - Flexible Contract)

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Northfield, we’re looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

Experience working in a childcare setting is required for this role. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Details

Pay: £12.21 - £12.45 per hour *plus accrued holiday pay

Working Hours: Zero hour contract - This gives you flexibility to work different shifts each week depending on the Nursery needs, between 8am-6pm - Monday to Friday.

Location: 19 Woodland Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2HU

About our Nursery

Our Northfield nursery is right in the heart of our community. Inside, the nursery has six rooms which are equally split into areas to accommodate babies, toddlers and pre-school. All the rooms have plenty of space to explore and investigate, as well as to promote children’s curiosity and their drive to learn new things. We are located in a quiet residential area of Northfield, just off the A38 and a short distance from Northfield Train Station, providing easy access for anyone commuting into Birmingham. Parking is available outside for convenience.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.