Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

The Old Station Nursery Group invites applications for a Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner in Northfield.

Pay range:
Up to £12.45 per hour based on experience (40 hours per week).

Working hours:

Part‑time 15 hours per week, from 11 am–1 pm, Monday to Friday.

Location:

19 Woodland Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2HU
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Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). No sponsorship available.

• Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• 31 days holiday, including national bank holidays, plus Christmas closure week and birthday off.
• Access to National College training and courses.
• Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Referral bonuses and long‑service awards.
• 1 paid day off per year to volunteer.

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.