Flexible Bank Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox rewards

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in Droitwich is seeking Bank Nursery Practitioners to join a flexible, zero-hours team. You’ll cover holidays and busy periods across the nursery, supporting children and colleagues to maintain consistency and a caring atmosphere.

Experience in Early Years is valued, with Level 2/3 Early Years qualifications desirable but not essential. DBS checks and UK right-to-work verification are standard, with a welcoming, inclusive culture and training support.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.
• All roles require safeguarding compliance, enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cover holidays and busy periods across the nursery.
• Support children and colleagues as needed to provide consistency for children.
• Help create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy and confident to explore.
• Assist with outdoor activities, storytelling, and play-based learning.

Skills

Childcare experience

Early Years

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner

Looking for flexible nursery work that fits around your life?

Whether you’re balancing studies, family life, another role, or simply looking for the freedom to choose your shifts, our Bank Nursery Practitioner opportunities offer flexible, casualwork within a warm and supportive nursery community.

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. That’s why, when you join our bank team at Droitwich, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of casual work alongside the support, trainingand connection of a caring nursery team where you’ll always feel part of something bigger.

Why Join Our Bank Team?

• Flexible shifts that work around your availability
• Additional 13.54% holiday pay entitlement on top of your hourly rate
• Opportunities for full-day, morning, or afternoon shifts
• The chance to build experience across Early Years in a supportive environment
• Enjoy extra perks including Perkbox rewards, wellbeing support, online medical services, and Blue Light Card eligibility

Pay: £13.06 - £13.24 per hour based on experience. Plus an additional 13.54% accrued holiday pay entitlement.

Hours: Flexible zero hours contract. Whether you’re looking for occasional shifts or more regular work, opportunities are available Monday–Friday between 8am–6pm depending on nursery needs.

Location

The Old Station Nursery Droitwich
28 Old Coach Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8BB

Where You’ll Be Working

The Old Station Nursery Droitwich is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Droitwich Nursery is focused on the great outdoors, surrounded by woodland and a variety of child-friendly equipment such as sandpits, a construction area, a fire pit, a mud kitchen and a bug hotel, or what we like to call it, ‘Buggingham Palace’. The nursery is situated on Old Coach Road, opposite Witton Middle School, which is just off B4090 Worcester Road. There is ample parking available.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Bank Nursery Team, you’ll support children and colleagues across the nursery as and when needed -whether that’s covering holidays, supporting during busy periods, or helping provide consistency for children when teams need extra support.

No two days are ever quite the same -and that’s part of the joy.

One moment you could be building dens outdoors and the next you’ll be helping bring story time to life.

You’ll support children through play, creativity, curiosity, and connection while helping create a safe, nurturing environment where they feel happy, valued, and confident to explore.

What We’re Looking For

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

We’re looking for people with big hearts, curious minds, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development.

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

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, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.