Whether you’re balancing studies, family life, another role, or simply looking for the freedom to choose your shifts, our Bank Nursery Practitioner opportunities offer flexible, casual work within a warm and supportive nursery community.
At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. That’s why, when you join our bank team at Maidstone, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of casual work alongside the support, training and connection of a caring nursery team where you’ll always feel part of something bigger.
- Flexible shifts that work around your availability
- Additional 13.54% holiday pay entitlement on top of your hourly rate
- Opportunities for full-day, morning, or afternoon shifts
- The chance to build experience across Early Years in a supportive environment
- Enjoy extra perks including Perkbox rewards, wellbeing support, online medical services, and Blue Light Card eligibility
Pay: £12.71 - 13.24 per hour depending on experience - plus an additional 13.54% accrued holiday pay entitlement
Hours: Flexible zero hours contract. Whether you’re looking for occasional shifts or more regular work, opportunities are available Monday–Friday between 8am–6pm depending on nursery needs.
Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone
Priory Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6NL
Set in the heart of Maidstone, Kent, our beautiful period nursery building is home to more than 80 children each day. With three outdoor spaces and five rooms, we’re a popular and loved nursery for local Kent families. Inside our nursery, every corner is designed to inspire curiosity and foster growth. Bright and spacious interiors welcome children into a world of learning and play, filled with vibrant colours and cosy corners that encourage exploration and creativity. Townsend Montessori Nursery Maidstone is located is the town centre with great public transport links. The setting is located just off the A249 on Priory Road. Parking is available in the car park on Mill Street.
As part of our Bank Nursery Team, you’ll support children and colleagues across the nursery as and when needed - whether that’s covering holidays, supporting during busy periods, or helping provide consistency for children when teams need extra support.
No two days are ever quite the same - and that’s part of the joy.
One moment you could be building dens outdoors and the next you’ll be helping bring story time to life.
You’ll support children through play, creativity, curiosity, and connection while helping create a safe, nurturing environment where they feel happy, valued, and confident to explore.
Experience working in a childcare or Early Years setting, a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is desirable but not essential.
We’re looking for people with big hearts, curious minds, and a genuine passion for supporting children’s growth and development.
Whether you’re looking for occasional shifts or a more regular flexible working pattern, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the role, our Recruitment Team will be happy to help at [email protected].
Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications.If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.
