At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a fun, nurturing environment and plan engaging activities for children.
- Company: Join a premium nursery with a focus on child development and creativity.
- Benefits: Free childcare for the first month, 31 days holiday, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career development opportunities and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying flexible hours.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, but childcare experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.44 - 13.44 £ per hour.
Join our team as a Lunch Cover - Early Years Practitioner! Part-time 17.5hrs over 5 days, from 11am-2.30pm.
Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Wellesbourne, we’re looking for a Lunch Cover - Early Years Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!
No qualifications are required for this role - Previous experience working in a childcare setting would be beneficial.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
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, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
- 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.
Pay: £12.71 - £13.44 per hour based on qualification and experience.
Working Hours: Part-time 17.5hrs over 5 days, from 11am-2.30pm.
Location: Warwick University HRI, Wellesbourne Campus, Wellesbourne Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9EF.
About our Nursery
Our beautiful nursery in Wellesbourne offers a premium nursery experience with 3 additional enhancements: Forest School, Organic lifestyle, and Cookery. Our Wellesbourne nursery children love their days with us and set out on the next stage of their education equipped with the life-long skills gained from being in a Forest School and organic growing environment, as well as confidence around cookery and handling ingredients. Each room has its own dedicated outdoor space that the children have access to all day, every day.
Located on the Wellesbourne campus of Warwick University HRI, on Charlecote Road, just off the A429. There is ample parking on-site, with a car park on campus.
What Your Role Involves
As a valued member of our team, you’ll:
- 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.
Excited to take the next step in your career? Apply today – we’d love 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.
Lunch Cover - Early Years Practitioner in Wellesbourne employer: The Old Station Nursery Group
At Wellesbourne, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing both our children and our staff. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits such as free childcare for the first month, 31 days of holiday, and access to extensive career development resources. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about early years education.
Contact Details:
The Old Station Nursery Group Recruitment Team
