Inspiring Nursery Practitioner – Lunch Cover (Part-Time)

Childbase Partnership; Hertford (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 23 days pro-rata, plus 8

Partnership Reward Days: up to 20 days

Childcare discounts: up to 50%

Long-service rewards

Wellbeing support and health benefits

Career development through EduBase

Job summary

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover at River View Day Nursery in Hertford. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a 09:30-14:30 pattern, based in pre-school.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+) and champion EYFS principles, observations, and child-led activities. We value safeguarding, teamwork, and a collaborative approach with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and EYFS supports engaging activities planned by the Key Person.
• Able to contribute observations for children’s learning journeys.
• Committed to safeguarding and well-being of children.
• Strong communication and teamwork with colleagues, parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned activities and observations as part of the Key Person approach.
• Support lunch-cover duties while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children.
• Promote safeguarding and well-being in all interactions.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth daily routines.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development understanding

Safeguarding awareness

Collaborative communication

Education

DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+)

Job description

Childbase Partnership is seeking a Qualified Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover at River View Day Nursery in Hertford. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a 09:30-14:30 pattern, based in pre-school.

You will hold a DfE approved early years qualification (level 2+) and champion EYFS principles, observations, and child-led activities. We value safeguarding, teamwork, and a collaborative approach with families and colleagues.