St Francis' College
Nursery Lunch Cover | Permanent, Year-Round Role
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Opening Hours: 7am to 7pm, Mon–Fri
Location: Hertfordshire (SG6)
Website: https://www.st-francis.herts.sch.uk/
Shifts: 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, 11:30 - 15:30 or 12:00 - 16:00
Key Responsibilities
- Mealtime supervision — oversee safe eating and support children as needed.
- Hygiene routines — manage handwashing and keep tables and eating areas clean.
- Child wellbeing — monitor behaviour, encourage positive interaction, and respond to needs.
- Smooth transitions — guide children calmly from lunch to their next activity.
What You Need
- Level 2+ Early Years qualification (DfE‑approved) ideal but not required
- Childcare experience — prior experience working with young children in group settings.
- Safeguarding knowledge — understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Food safety awareness — familiarity with safe food handling and hygiene practices.
- Communication skills — ability to communicate clearly with children and staff.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay + annual reviews
- Discounted childcare & free lunch
- Generous holiday allowance
- Health & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & career progression
- Friendly, inclusive team
Safeguarding
St Francis' College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
INDLP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 (or above) Early Years qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
