Role
Relief Nursery Practitioner
Location
Edwinstowe Day Nursery, Cambridge, CB2 7EB
Contract
Permanent, 0 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
Working pattern
Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 08:00-18:00, Monday-Friday
Salary
£13.45-£14.79 per hour
Why Join
* Flexible work option: Work varied relief shifts on a week-to-week basis according to the nursery’s cover requirements, at just this nursery or across as many of our other nurseries as you would like to.
* Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and 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, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.
Responsibilities & Expectations
* You are a naturally nurturing person: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, ideally in an early years environment; holding a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above is advantageous though not essential.
* You are passionate about inspiring children: Your knowledge of child development, and ideally your EYFS knowledge, will enable you to implement engaging activities that have been planned by the Key Person to empower children to learn through play and exploration; you will contribute to observations for the children’s learning journeys.
* You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well‑being is promoted.
* You are collaborative: You enjoy working in partnership with others, and can effectively communicate and build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Requirements
We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages (17+ due to Ofsted rules) and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. Applicants must currently reside 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, which include an Enhanced DBS check.
Employment Details
Applicants will be automatically shortlisted if you meet the essential criteria for this role, and will then be reviewed by our Recruitment Team to determine if an interview is the next step.
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