Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare organization in York is looking for a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner to support their outdoor-based Forest School. This part-time role consists of 20 hours per week, with no formal qualifications required but prior experience being beneficial. You will create nurturing environments, develop play-based activities, and build relationships with children and their families. The organization offers various perks like free childcare for the first month and a 52% discount. Apply today to make a difference in children's futures.

Benefits

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday plus birthday off

Access to training and courses

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support

Paid day off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner!

Part-Time 20 hours per week - Monday and Thursday from 9am-2pm. This role is based in our Forest School and will be an outdoor role, but will work at nursery if Forest School not running.

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

No qualifications required 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 and Working Hours

Pay: £12.21 - £12.21 per Hour based on experience.
Working Hours: Part-time 20 hours per week - Monday and Thursday from 9am-2pm
Location: Little Green Rascals Minster Yard, 7 Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7JD

About our Nursery

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is a truly unique nursery. Our goal at Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible—ensuring no added nasties in our food or skincare. Our toys and resources are made from natural and sustainable materials, and even our electricity comes from an ethical supplier as we try everything we can do our bit to help our planet. Nestled in the heart of York, we are conveniently located in the heart of York city centre, with our main entrances on The Queen’s Path next to the Minster and on Deangate. We have five rooms – Wiggly Worms, Dancing Dragonflies, Little Ladybirds, Cheeky Hens and Preschool, as well as our own Forest School area. We look after up to 125 children per day from 0‑4 years. We don't have any on-site parking, but we have plenty of local bus routes and some great local parking rates through an app if you need this, as well as being only an 8-minute walk from York train station. We have a bike store if you wish to cycle in too. There are some great perks on offer too – your birthday off each year, Perkbox and a veg box, to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our amazing setting at Minster Yard!

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.