Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

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

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) | Based in pre-school.

Location: River View Day Nursery | Hertford | SG14 1LR.

Contract: Permanent | 25 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern: 09:30-14:30 Monday-Friday.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-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.

• - 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.
• - Family childcare savings: If you have children or grandchildren, there's the potential for you to benefit from generously discounted childcare at Childbase Partnership nurseries, with savings of 50% for parents, and 27% for grandparents.
• - 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 us

• - 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.

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.

£27,040 to £32,427.20 per year, pro rata

£33,150.20 to £36,836.80 per year, pro rata