Flexible Nursery Practitioner (Relief)

The Old Station Nursery Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 17,509 - 19,010; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Additional holiday pay

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in Rugby is looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join their warm and supportive team. This role offers flexible shifts, allowing you to balance your availability, and provides valuable experience in an Early Years setting. Responsibilities include supporting children during play and ensuring a nurturing environment. The position pays between £12.71 and £13.80 per hour, plus 13.54% holiday pay. Ideal candidates will have childcare experience or relevant qualifications and a genuine passion for children's development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children and colleagues across the nursery as and when needed.
• Cover holidays, support during busy periods, or provide consistency for children.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Passion for supporting children’s growth

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or Level 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, casual work 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 Houlton, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of casual work alongside the support, training and 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 Blue Light Card eligibility.

Pay: £12.71 - £13.80 per hour 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 Houlton
• Dollman Farm, Houlton
• Rugby
• Warwickshire
• CV23 1AL

Where You'll Be Working

The nursery in Rugby is a carefully planned, purpose-built nursery which offers a stimulating and engaging learning environment for our community’s children. The nursery was opened at the end of 2021. The nursery is light and airy even on cloudy days and we are fortunate to have an allotment space for the children to develop a lifelong love and understanding of sustainable planting and growing. The Old Station Nursery Houlton is in close proximity to Houlton Play Park and the new Co‑op, with easy access to the main Crick Road and a car park right next door.

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, a Level 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.

Apply Today!

Whether you’re looking for occasional shifts or a more regular flexible working pattern, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help at [e-mail].

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.