Early Years Practitioner Supply

About Us

Holyrood Dryden Street Nursery primarily supports staff and students from Manchester University, offering care for children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. Conveniently located within walking distance of Manchester University and Oxford Road, and close to major motorway links, the nursery is easily accessible for commuters.

£12.30 per hour, Zero Hour Contract – Flexible Hours.

We are proud to be an environmentally friendly nursery, committed to making sustainable changes wherever possible to create a cleaner, greener future. As part of our highly skilled and passionate team, you’ll help provide exceptional care and engaging learning experiences for our wonderful children.

Whether you’re qualified, unqualified, returning to childcare after a break, or exploring a new career, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll provide all the training and support you need to grow in your Early Years journey.

• Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career progression within Thrive
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• Work in a nursery that celebrates outdoor learning and a nature‑based approach

• Provide safe, engaging, and fun learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years
• Support the team in daily routines, activities, and holiday cover
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all children

• Passion for working with young children and supporting their development
• Teamwork and reliability
• Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children

At Thrive, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for every member of our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and experiences. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and regular safeguarding training.

Children first everytime | Deliver everyday with passion | Be a positive role model | Teamwork