Bank Nursery Practitioner
New Yesterday
Role:
Relief Nursery Practitioner Location:
Brinds Well Day Nursery | Chelsfield, Orpington | BR6 7PH Contract:
Permanent | Zero-hours | All year round Working pattern:
Flexible, ad-hoc shifts MondayFriday between 7:30am6:30pm Salary:
£12.36£13.77 per hour At Childbase Partnership, weve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989, but what truly sets us apart is how much we value our people. Across our day nurseries, Head Office and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple:
we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute . We believe in
careers, not jobs , and were passionate about creating opportunities that fit around peoples lives while supporting their development and wellbeing. This relief role is ideal if youre looking for flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference when nurseries need extra support.
Why join us? We understand how important flexibility is, and were committed to making sure you feel supported and valued whenever you work with us. Flexible working:
Choose relief shifts on a week-by-week basis to suit your availability, at Brinds Well Day Nursery and, if you wish, across other Childbase nurseries
Exclusive partner benefits:
Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and access to retail discounts
Wellbeing support:
Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service
Career development:
Team inset days, online learning and access to apprenticeships through our Training Academy
About us
Employee-owned:
Every colleague is a partner with a voice and when we do well, we all share in an annual tax-free dividend
Number one for quality:
Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes
Community driven:
Weve raised over £3.5 million for charities close to our hearts
Environmentally responsible:
Our nurseries hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy
About you
Youll be someone who brings warmth, care and professionalism to everything you do. You might be someone who: Is naturally nurturing and has experience caring for babies and young children aged five and under
Ideally holds a DfE-approved early years qualification at Level 2 or above (helpful, but not essential)
Is passionate about supporting childrens learning and development through play and exploration
Has an understanding of child development and, ideally, the EYFS, enabling you to follow planned activities and contribute to observations for childrens learning journeys
Is a strong advocate for safeguarding, ensuring every child feels safe, valued and happy
Enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Inclusion and safeguarding
Were an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people aged 17+ (in line with Ofsted requirements) and from all backgrounds. Were committed to
FREDIE
fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement
and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team, who will decide whether an interview is the next step.
Please note: Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, including an Enhanced DBS check. If your application is successful and you travel to and from Brinds Well Day Nursery using public transport,
taxi fares will be paid
between either Orpington or St Mary Cray train station and the nursery, for every shift you work.
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- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education
