Job Description
Lunch Cover Nursery Practitioner (Part-Time)
St. Francis' College Nursery, SG6
Salary: £12.21 - £12.50/hour
Hours: 15-20 hours/week, Mon-Fri (3-4 hours daily)
About Us
At St. Francis' Nursery, we provide outstanding childcare for children aged 3 months to 4 years. Our play-based curriculum, inspiring staff, and state-of-the-art facilities foster development in a nurturing, safe environment. Join us in creating joyful, confident learners!
Benefits
• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Discounted childcare
• Generous holiday allowance
• Healthcare & wellness support
• Daily free lunches for staff
• Discounts across brands & services
Responsibilities
• Implement fun, engaging lunchtime activities for children
• Record and track children’s progress
• Build strong relationships with parents/carers
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards are met
• Collaborate with the nursery team
Requirements
• Level 2 (or higher) Early Years Qualification
• Experience working with children (e.g., Nursery Nurse/Assistant)
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding & Child Protection
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
St. Francis' Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).