Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Childbase Partnership Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,680 - 22,909; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Childcare discount

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Childbase Partnership Limited is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) at Edwinstowe Day Nursery in Cambridge. This permanent position offers 20 hours per week, primarily from 10:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday, with a salary range of £13.56 to £16.63 per hour.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring children and ensuring their well-being while contributing to their learning journeys. Our inclusive employer values diversity and commitment to FREDIE principles, providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits include generous annual leave, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified early-years professional with a DfE-approved qualification.
• Passionate about inspiring children through play and exploration.
• Advocates for safeguarding and children's well-being.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging activities planned by the Key Person.
• Contribute to observations for children's learning journeys.
• Work collaboratively with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Collaborative communication

Safeguarding advocacy

Implementation of engaging activities

Education

DfE-approved early-years qualification at Level 2 or above

Job description

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Location: Edwinstowe Day Nursery, Cambridge, CB2 7EB

Contract: Permanent – 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: 10:00–14:00, Monday through Friday

Salary: £13.56–£16.63 per hour

*This nursery is open on the May bank holidays; if Monday is a standard working day for you, you will be required to work as normal on these dates. Paid time off will be awarded in lieu if you take another day.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro‑rated), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays*.
• Work‑life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; you may take your leave or sell the days accrued, tax‑free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grand‑parent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long‑service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye‑care vouchers and a free will‑writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our Academy.

About you

You are a qualified early‑years professional: you hold a DfE‑approved early‑years qualification at level2 or above.

You are passionate about inspiring children: your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.

You are an advocate for safeguarding: you will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.

You are collaborative: you enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

EEO & Diversity

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

Application requirements

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.