Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Barnt Green CP; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

Discounts

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Wellbeing support

Referral bonuses

Volunteer day

Birthday off

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Barnt Green is seeking a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner to support our warm, welcoming team. You will help deliver engaging, play-based activities and ensure children feel secure and valued in a home-from-home setting.

No qualifications are required, though prior childcare experience is beneficial. This part-time role runs 25 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-2:30pm) at 42 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, with DBS checks and right-to-work verification completed as

Qualifications

• No qualifications are required.
• Previous experience in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver play-based activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support daily nursery operations, maintaining hygiene and safety.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Barnt Green, 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 are 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: £12.71 per hour

Working Hours: 25 hours per week - Monday - Friday - 930am-2.30pm

Location: 42 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 8NR

About Our Nursery

Nestled in a converted house, Barnt Green nursery offers a cosy, home-like atmosphere. With five rooms light and spacious rooms and access to three outdoor spaces, children have ample room to learn and develop. Our intimate size sets us apart and created our unique ethos. Each member of our nursery team knows every child and family by name, creating a warm, welcoming environment akin to a second family. Barnt Green is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Birmingham city centre and a short 5-minute walk from Barnt Green train station. There is ample parking across the road for your convenience.

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.

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.