At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children during lunchtime and create a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a family-run nursery with 25 years of experience in early years education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, discounted childcare, health care package, and extra wellbeing days.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant community setting with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in early years.
- Qualifications: Experience with young children and a current Food Hygiene certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 12.3 - 12.9 £ per hour.
We are recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated Lunchtime Nursery Practitioner? Join our well-established team in High Wycombe and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.
Position: Nursery Lunch Cover
Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm (15 hours a week) Monday to Friday, all year round
Hourly Rate: £12.30 - £12.90 (depending on if level 2/3 qualified)
Experience / Qualifications – What you will bring to the role:
- Essential criteria
- Current Food Hygiene certificate.
- Experience of working with young children.
- Good communication skills.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
- Commitment to working with young children and families.
- Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.
- Desirable criteria
- Current first aid certificate.
- Relevant child care qualification.
About Our Nursery: We are a family‑run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our High Wycombe setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community. Celebrating its 6th birthday in 2025, the nursery was lovingly transformed into a vibrant early year setting by our founders, Olivia and Tim. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come to life. The ongoing development of the nursery is a priority, with generous budgets for resources, enrichment activities, and creative projects which our dedicated maintenance team work closely with the nursery staff to bring inspiring ideas to life for the children.
What can we offer you?
- A competitive salary with regular reviews
- Workplace pension
- Employee Assistance Programme – available from your first day of employment
- Extra Birthday/Wellbeing Day as an annual gift
- Bupa health care package
- Mental health first aiders at nursery to offer support when needed
- 50% discounted childcare fees
- FREE Monthly Staff Prize Draw
- FREE Parking
- Retail discounts
- Free welcome goodie bag, uniform, snacks, drinks and personal care items whilst at work
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth including 5 paid training days per year, access to extensive online and face to face CPD
- Referral bonus when you recommend a staff member or a family to the nursery
- Team wellbeing and celebration budget to enable regular events, celebrations, annual awards day, summer and Christmas party and treats at nursery.
We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This is in line with updated Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024 Guidance. Safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Disclosure Barring Scheme check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them. 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).
Nursery Lunch Cover in High Wycombe employer: Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
Join our family-run nursery in Hanwell, where we prioritise a nurturing environment and the ongoing development of our staff. With competitive salaries, flexible working options, and generous professional growth opportunities, we are dedicated to creating a supportive workplace that values creativity and well-being. Experience the joy of making a difference in children's lives while enjoying unique benefits like discounted childcare fees and a vibrant team culture.
Contact Details:
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Recruitment Team
