Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount

31 days of holiday

Birthday off

Career development training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Whitstable is seeking a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner for part-time hours 11am-2pm, five days a week. You will join a warm, child-centred setting and help create a safe, stimulating environment for young children.

No formal qualifications are required, though previous childcare experience is beneficial. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments apply; eligibility to work in the UK is assumed. Competitive pay and community-focused benefits are offered.

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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner!

Part-Time 15 Hours over 5 days, Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Whitstable,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: £12.21 - £13.24 per Hour based on experience.
Working Hours:Part-Time 15 Hours over 5 days, Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm
Location:Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable, Whitstable Railway Station,Railway Avenue,Whitstable,Kent,CT5 1QS

About our Nursery

Located in the lovely seaside town of Whitstable, our nursery was formerly the Whitstable Railway Station. Our three open plan ground floor rooms are full of engaging resources, all designed to create a home-from-home nursery environment. We love to explore the local area with the children and will go on frequent outings; making the most of our seaside location with walks to the beach as well as the harbour, library and park. Our friendly, positive team, enjoy staff days out and employee appreciation too! Please note we also have free on-site free parking and we are located next to the train station and bus stop. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.