Bank Nursery Practitioner (Flexible / As and When Required)
Castle Nursery & Pre-School, Guardian House, Godalming
Location: Guardian House, Borough Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2AE Pay: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience Hours: Flexible, offered on an as and when required basis to suit you and the needs of the setting Contract: Bank / casual worker
About us
Guardian House is the newest addition to the Castle Nursery & Pre-School family. Following a comprehensive refurbishment, we offer a bright, modern setting with five purpose-built rooms, upgraded outdoor play areas and thoughtfully designed, child-friendly interiors.
Every age group enjoys access to our large garden, complete with a nursery allotment where children grow their own fruit and vegetables, later cooked by our on-site nursery cook. We are proud of our commitment to outdoor learning, Forest School and connecting children with nature. Ideally placed just 100 yards from Godalming train station and close to the High Street, with a large on-site car park, Guardian House is an easy and welcoming place to work.
About the role
We are building a friendly, reliable bank of nursery practitioners to support our team on a flexible basis. Bank work is ideal if you want variety and the freedom to choose when you work, whether you are fitting work around studies, family or other commitments, returning to the sector, or simply prefer to work flexibly.
As a bank practitioner you will step in to cover across our rooms as needed, supporting daily routines, activities and care for children from three months to five years. There is no fixed weekly commitment. We will offer you shifts as they arise and you let us know what you can take. It is also a great way to get to know the setting, with genuine opportunities to move into a permanent role should one become available and suit you.
Key responsibilities
- Support the daily care, wellbeing and learning of children across the nursery.
- Help plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate play and activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Assist with routines including mealtimes, nappy changing, sleep and outdoor play.
- Work as part of the room team, following the lead of the room leader and permanent staff.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children.
- Uphold all safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements at all times.
What we are looking for
Essential
- A caring, reliable and flexible approach, with a genuine enjoyment of working with young children.
- The ability to adapt quickly to different rooms, age groups and teams.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
Desirable
- A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, or working towards one.
- Previous experience in an early years or childcare setting.
- Paediatric First Aid or Safeguarding training.
We welcome applications from qualified and unqualified candidates alike, provided you are enthusiastic, dependable and share our commitment to children.
What we offer
- Genuine flexibility, with shifts offered to fit around your life.
- A competitive hourly rate, paid for the hours you work.
- A brand new, purpose-built setting with first-class facilities.
- A supportive leadership team and a friendly, collaborative staff culture.
- Access to training and a route into permanent roles as they arise.
- On-site parking and an excellent location, moments from the train station.
Safer recruitment
Castle Nursery & Pre-School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, including bank workers, to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of work is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, verification of identity and right to work, and all other pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance. References will be sought prior to interview where possible, and gaps in employment history will be explored.
Castle Nursery & Pre-School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- What days and hours are you available to work?
Work Location: In person
