Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; Down Hatherley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Down Hatherley is seeking a part-time Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner. This role involves creating a warm, safe environment for children and planning engaging activities. While no formal qualifications are required, prior experience in childcare is beneficial. The position offers competitive pay and various perks including childcare discounts and holiday benefits. Join us in making a difference in children's lives and apply today!

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% childcare discount based on hours worked

31 days of holiday including national holidays

Access to The National College for training

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support

Paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but previous experience working in a childcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor children's development milestones.
• Support day-to-day nursery operations.

Skills

Experience in childcare setting

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner!

Part-Time: 15 hours per week, 5 days Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm (all year round)

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

No qualifications rare equired for this role - Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

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

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £12.21 - £12.80 per Hour based on experience.
Working Hours: Part-Time: 15 hours per week, 5 days Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm (all year round)
Location: The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, 54-56 Mottershead Drive, Innsworth, Gloucestershire, GL3 1EH

About Our Nursery

The Old Station Nursery Mottershead is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting environment where children aged 0-4 start their early years education. Our outdoor learning area consists of three separated spaces that provide a mixture of surfaces, play equipment, resources and activities for all children to explore, including our very own ‘Buggingham Palace’. The Old Station Nursery, located at the end of Mottershead Drive near Innsworth Primary School, with plenty of on-street parking.

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.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Excited to take the next step in your career? Apply today – we’d love 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.