Part-Time Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group; Whitstable; Hybrid; 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

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.