Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Childbase Partnership; Redbourn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering childcare organization in Redbourn is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover. This role requires a passion for inspiring children, safeguarding advocacy, and the ability to implement engaging activities aligned with child development. Offering a competitive hourly rate, generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for a dedicated early years professional.

Benefits

23 days paid leave, rising to 28

Generous childcare discount

Work-life balance incentives

Wellbeing support services

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified early years professional with a DfE approved qualification.
• Experience in implementing engaging activities for children's learning.
• Ability to ensure children's safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging activities for children to learn through play.
• Contribute to observations for children's learning journeys.
• Form positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for inspiring children

Child development knowledge

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge

Collaborative communication

Safeguarding advocacy

Education

DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Overview

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location: Nursery on the Green Day Nursery | Redbourn | AL3 7NB. Contract: Permanent | 20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: 10:00-14:00 Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.47–£14.98 per hour.

About us

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow, our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), 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; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent 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 level 2 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.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

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. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.