Relief Nursery Practitioner — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Childbase Partnership; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-service rewards

Qualification bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals

Mental health support

Eye care vouchers

Will-writing service

Apprenticeships through the academy

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Relief Nursery Practitioner to join Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham. You will work varied relief shifts 07:30–18:30, Monday–Friday, with an hourly salary of £12.87–£14.33.

This is a permanent, zero-hours/week role across 52 weeks, offering flexible cover across nurseries within the group. The role emphasizes safeguarding, nurturing care for children under five, and collaboration with the team and parents to support development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for babies and children aged five and under.
• Knowledge of early years frameworks (EYFS) helpful.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care to babies and young children.
• Support structured play and learning activities under the Key Person approach.
• Contribute to observations for children's learning journeys.

Skills

Caring for babies and young children

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Collaborative teamwork

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Relief Nursery Practitioner to join Edwalton Day Nursery in Nottingham. You will work varied relief shifts 07:30–18:30, Monday–Friday, with an hourly salary of £12.87–£14.33.

This is a permanent, zero-hours/week role across 52 weeks, offering flexible cover across nurseries within the group. The role emphasizes safeguarding, nurturing care for children under five, and collaboration with the team and parents to support development and wellbeing.