At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun, nurturing environment and plan engaging activities for children.
- Company: Join a beloved nursery in Maidstone with a focus on creativity and growth.
- Benefits: Flexible zero-hour contract, competitive pay, and accrued holiday pay.
- Other info: Great location with public transport links and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare is required; Level 2 or 3 qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.24 - 13.24 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as a Bank Nursery Practitioner! (Zero Hours - Flexible Contract)
Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Maidstone, we’re looking for a Bank Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
Experience working in a childcare setting is required for this role. A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.
Pay: up to £12.71 - £13.24 per Hour *plus accrued holiday pay
Working Hours: Zero hour contract - This gives you flexibility to work different shifts each week depending on the Nursery needs, between 8am-6pm - Monday to Friday.
Location: Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone, Priory Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NL
About our Nursery: Set in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, our beautiful period nursery building is home to more than 80 children each day. With three outdoor spaces and five rooms, we’re a popular and loved nursery for local Kent families. Inside our nursery, every corner is designed to inspire curiosity and foster growth. Bright and spacious interiors welcome children into a world of learning and play, filled with vibrant colours and cosy corners that encourage exploration and creativity. Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is located in the town centre with great public transport links. The setting is located just off the A249 on Priory Road. Parking is available in the car park on Mill Street.
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.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!
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.
Flexible Nursery Practitioner (Relief) in Maidstone employer: The Old Station Nursery Group
At The Old Station Nursery Filkins, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility and community. Our Bank Nursery Practitioner role offers a supportive work culture where you can balance your personal commitments while gaining valuable experience in a nurturing environment. With additional holiday pay, wellbeing support, and opportunities for professional growth, you'll feel truly connected to our mission of fostering the development of both children and staff alike.
Contact Details:
The Old Station Nursery Group Recruitment Team
