Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner

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Base pay:
up to £12.80 per Hour
, based on experience.

Part‑time: 15 hours over 5 days, Monday to Friday - from 11.30am-2.30pm.

Location:

The Old Station Nursery Alcester, Kinwarton Road, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6PX

The Old Station Nursery Alcester is very much a part of the local community. We are based alongside the River Arrow and are within walking distance of the local high street, town museum and shops. The nursery is made up of three large rooms, all of which have been carefully organised to provide age‑appropriate resources and equipment. The nursery is located on Kinwarton Road, a short walk from Alcester town centre and only a 5‑minute drive from the A46 and A435 junction.

We have onsite parking available.

What Your Role Involves:

• 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.

Qualifications:

Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Sponsorship not available.

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks:
  Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays and closure over Christmas! Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Career Development:
  Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:
  Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards:
  Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

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.