Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Marlow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare

52% family discount

31 days holiday

Birthday off

National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Online medical services

Refer a friend bonus

Long-service awards

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Marlow is seeking a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. This part-time role covers lunchtime hours across Monday to Friday, based in Marlow, with pay £12.71–£14.53 per hour and no sponsorship offered.

No formal qualifications are required, but any prior childcare experience is beneficial. You will create a warm, safe environment and support daily nursery operations while working with apprentices and volunteers.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Experience in childcare is 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 for parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, guiding apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch CoverNursery Practitioner!

Part-time 15 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Marlow,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 - £14.53 per Hour based on experience.
Working Hours:Part-time 15 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday (lunchtime period)
Location:The Old Station Nursery Marlow, Foxes Piece School,Newfield Road,Marlow,Buckinghamshire,SL7 1JW

About our Nursery

At Marlow, we take great pride in our newly refurbished nursery, which has been meticulously designed and equipped to cater to the unique needs and developmental stages of each age group. Marlow comes with the enhancement of Forest School, Cookery and Organic food, all delivered in a Montessori inspired way that fosters strong connections between children and the world around them. We are thrilled to announce that our renovation project has been successfully completed in 2024. This comprehensive overhaul encompassed a complete redesign of the interior spaces and external spaces, an upgrade to our facilities, and an overall enhancement of the learning environment. We are located just off the A404 within the grounds of Foxes Piece School, close to the centre of Marlow. To access the car park, please ensure you type in C/o Foxes Piece School into your satnav.

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.