Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare (first month)

Childcare discount 52%

31 days holiday

Birthday off

National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Online medical services

Refer a friend bonuses

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Barnt Green is hiring a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner to provide loving care for children during the 9:30am–2:30pm slot, Monday to Friday. You’ll help create a warm, safe environment and support daily routines within our Barnt Green nursery, a short distance from Birmingham.

This role offers meaningful part-time work with a focus on early years education. With 25 hours weekly, you will deliver play-based activities in line with the EYFS framework, monitor development

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for young children within EYFS settings.
• Ability to plan and deliver play-based activities.
• Good observation and record-keeping of children's development.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned activities.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate each child’s development milestones.
• Support daily nursery operations, maintain hygiene and safety.
• Mentor apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team player

Communication with families

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner!

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.