Bank Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Royston seeks a dedicated Bank Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment for children and support their development through engaging activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in childcare and a passion for working with children. The role offers flexible zero-hour contracts with pay ranging from £12.21 to £13.95 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting is necessary.
• Qualifications in Early Years are desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, nurturing environment for children.
• Plan play-based activities aligned with EYFS.
• Monitor children's development milestones.

Skills

Experience working in a childcare setting

Enthusiasm for working with children

Creativity

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Royston, 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!

Qualifications

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.

Pay & Hours

Pay: £12.21 - £13.95 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

Sunhill Montessori Nursery, Grantham Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5WY.

About our Nursery

Sunhill Day Nursery Royston is a bright, purpose-built, premium nursery offering three distinct learning enhancements for our children: Montessori, organic growing and food and child-friendly cooking classes. These important learning experiences help set our Royston nursery apart from others by equipping children with a deep understanding of the environment, sustainable living, and the exciting process of cooking with their own organic produce. Our nursery is made up for 4 rooms - our baby room, toddler room, 2- 3 year olds and pre school. Free onsite parking - accessible from the A10 and A505. If you don't drive, we are within walking distance of the train station (train lines running from Cambridge to London). Situated on the edge of the commercial area in the Northern outskirts of Royston, adjacent to Tesco, Johnson Matthey and other major employers, we are ideally located within walking distance of the train station and readily accessible from the A10 and A505. Parking is available onsite.