Level 3 Nursery Practitioner — Lunch Cover (Part-Time)

The Old Station Nursery Group; Margate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for first month

52% discount

31 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Online medical services

Refer a friend bonuses

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is hiring a Level 3 Qualified Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner for part-time hours in Margate. You will work 11:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, supporting children with play-based activities and EYFS delivery. DBS checks and right-to-work verification are required.

Salary is £13.25–£13.80 per hour, with perks including childcare discounts, holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities. Training and onboarding will be provided.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS is required.
• DBS checks and essential qualifications will be verified during onboarding.
• Right to work in the UK will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate development milestones and share records with parents.
• Support day-to-day nursery operations, maintaining hygiene, safety, and care.
• Guide apprentices and volunteers as a team member.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Job description

The Old Station Nursery is hiring a Level 3 Qualified Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner for part-time hours in Margate. You will work 11:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, supporting children with play-based activities and EYFS delivery. DBS checks and right-to-work verification are required.

Salary is £13.25–£13.80 per hour, with perks including childcare discounts, holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities. Training and onboarding will be provided.