Childbase Partnership Ltd
Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)
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Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)
Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)
Job Introduction
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.
Role: Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location: Grasshoppers Day Nursery | Aylesbury | HP21 9PD. Contract: Permanent | 20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working Pattern: 10:00-14:00 | Monday to Friday. Salary: £12.87–£16.22 per hour.
Our Story
We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Across our 44 nurseries, our Head Office, and Training Academy (EduBase), our ethos is simple: “we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute". We focus on ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting colleagues to grow and succeed.
Why Join Us?
Benefits Beyond Childcare
- Generous leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (prorated), rising to 28 days with tenure, plus paid bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Up to 20 paid Partnership Reward Days—use or sell tax-free.
- Childcare savings: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) at any Childbase nursery from day one.
- Partner rewards: Long-service bonuses, qualification incentives, and exclusive retail discounts.
- Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health/occupational health assistance, flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers, and a free will-writing service.
- Career growth: Training days, online courses, and apprenticeship opportunities through EduBase.
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Our Values & Commitment
- Employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner, earning a tax-free annual dividend when we thrive.
- Top-ranking: #1 in Ofsted outcomes (Nursery World league tables).
- Give back: Raised over £3.5m for charity to support local and national causes.
- Eco-friendly: All nurseries hold Green Flag Awards and run on 100% renewable energy.
About You
Key Responsibilities
You’ll uphold our ethos of nurturing, inspirational care:
- Nurturing care: Hold experience (or a DfE-approved Level 2+ early years qualification) caring for babies and children under five, ideally in early years settings.
- Inspiration & play: Use child development (and EYFS knowledge) to deliver engaging activities—supporting observations for learning journeys.
- Safeguarding champion: Promote a safe, inclusive environment where every child is valued and happy, with their well-being at the heart.
- Team player: Collaborate with parents, teachers, and colleagues for positive, engaging relationships.
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Inclusivity & Standards
We value diversity and fairness. Aware of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement), we offer reasonable adjustments if needed. Shortlisting is automatic for candidates meeting essential criteria.
Essential Requirements
✔ Currently reside within commutable distance. ✔ Hold valid UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship). ✔ Enhanced DBS checks required.
Ready to apply? Start your journey with Childbase today.
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