Seasonal Nursery Practitioner

Childbase Partnership Limited; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Seasonal Nursery Practitioner, where your passion for childcare will inspire young minds. This role offers the flexibility to work during school holidays, allowing you to choose shifts that fit your schedule. You'll play a vital role in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, while also benefiting from competitive pay and exclusive rewards. With a commitment to professional growth and well-being support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners. Be part of a team that values every member and contributes to a brighter future for children.

Benefits

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Qualification reward payments

Long-service bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals in the nursery

Occupational health support

Free will-writing service

Professional development support

Online courses

Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or older and reside in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide seasonal cover for team holidays and staff leave.
• Work with children aged 0-5 years across the nursery.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Nurturing Skills

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, totally tax-free).
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Own your future and join us as a Seasonal Nursery Practitioner at our Hertford Barns Day Nursery in Cole Green, Hertford.

In this support role you will provide seasonal cover for team holiday, training and other staff leave, during the below academic holiday periods:

• February half-term.
• The Easter holidays.
• June half-term.
• The summer holidays.
• October half-term.
• The Christmas holidays.

You will have the opportunity to work with all age groups (0-5 years) across the nursery. Some shifts will be offered to you in advance, while others may become available at short notice.

The flexible nature of this 0-hour role allows you to choose shifts that suit your availability. If you are offered a seasonal shift on a day when you have prior commitments, you are welcome to decline the shift. Additionally, if you are interested, you can work across any of our other 43 nurseries in a seasonal capacity.

As cover requirements change each holiday period, we are seeking new seasonal team members who can work varied shifts between the hours of 07:30am-18:30pm, ideally on at least two days each week during each of the above-mentioned holiday periods.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £12.36-£13.77 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, and family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Seasonal Nursery Practitioner. You are:

• Passionate about making learning fun; your childcare experience enables you to inspire young children to reach their full potential.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about others and their well-being and the children in your care feel happy and safe.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must be aged 17 or over (to comply with Ofsted rules), currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

• Contract Type: Relief/Seasonal, permanent
• Closing Date: No Expiry Date
• Job Category: Nursery
• Business Unit: Hertford Barns
• Location: Cole Green, Hertford, United Kingdom (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply)