Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount for staff

31 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday off

Career development via The NationalCOL

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Refer a friend bonus

Volunteer day

Long-service awards

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Henley is seeking a part-time Nursery Practitioner for Lunch Cover in Henley-on-Thames. Shifts are 10:30am-2:30pm, Monday to Friday, 16-20 hours per week. No qualifications required, experience in childcare beneficial.

Sponsorship not available. Salary £12.71-£14.94 per hour, depending on experience. We offer childcare perks, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• No qualifications are required for this role - Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner!

Part-Time 16-20hours over 5 days,Monday - Friday, shifts between 10:30am and 2:30pm (flexible)

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Henley,we’re looking for a Lunch CoverNursery 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 - £14.94 per Hour based on experience.
Working Hours: Part-Time 16-20hours over 5 days,Monday - Friday, shifts between 10:30am and 2:30pm (flexible)
Location:The Old Station Nursery Henley, Orchard Farm,Fairmile,Henley-on-Thames,Oxfordshire,RG9 6AD

About our Nursery

The Old Station Nursery Henley is a recently refurbished, premium nursery offering three distinct learning enhancements for your child; these are a Forest School, Organic growing and food and child-friendly cooking classes. Located on Fair Mile Orchard Farm, the jewel in the crown at The Old Station Nursery Henley is the wonderful Forest School. Surrounded by fields and woodland areas we are lucky to have a Forest School area within our own garden as well as a wooded area at the top of the hill. The Old Station Nursery Henley is located on the edge of Henley-on-Thames. If you are coming from Oxford, turn off Fairmile on your left, after the Stonor Park turning, following the signs. If you are coming from Henley, we are located on the right about half a mile down the Fairmile, again looking out for the signs. There is a car park next to the nursery for 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.