Nursery Bank

Support children’s learning and wellbeing through flexible relief shifts, delivering high-quality care in a safe and nurturing nursery.

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Role:
Qualified Relief Nursery Practitioner.

Location:

Grasshoppers Day Nursery | Aylesbury | HP21 9PD
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Contract:

Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.

Working pattern:
Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, Edu Base, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

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.

About us

We are employee-owned:
Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.

We are number 1:
Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.

We are community driven:
Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.

We are environmentally responsible:
Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you

You are a qualified early years professional:
You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.

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.

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. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

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. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

About you

You are a qualified early years professional:
You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 2 or above.

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.

Childbase Partnership Ltd, 244 Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9PD