About this role
Remarkable Futures Start Here
Nursery: Children 1st Buckinghams Nursery School, Buxton Road, Leek ST13 6NE
Hours: Part time hours 20, 10am till 2pm Monday-Friday all year round
Qualification: Level 2 and above
Salary: Up to £13.30 depending on qualifications and experience
Hello, I’m Nicola, the Nursery Manager at Buckinghams.
With over 34 years of experience in early years—progressing from EY practitioner and room leader to nursery manager—I’m proud to lead a professional and dedicated team.
Situated in a small market town, our nursery is a close-knit community where every child and family feels a strong sense of belonging. Our exciting outdoor space encourages exploration and active play, offering endless opportunities for discovery and learning.
We also provide small group learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs, supporting them to reach their full potential at their own pace.
Interested to learn more? We’d love to hear from you—read on to find out what makes Buckinghams a special place
About the Role:
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Qualified Lunchtime Practitioner to join our team and help create a safe, happy, and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our children.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervising children during lunch
Encouraging good table manners and positive social interaction
Assisting with food service and cleaning up after meals
Supporting safe and active play during break times
Promoting a safe and inclusive environment
What We’re Looking For:
✔ A caring and patient nature ✔ Good communication and teamwork skills ✔ Ability to engage and support children positively ✔ Reliability and a responsible attitude ✔ Experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
Benefits at a glance
For you -We get the basics right Holidays, sick pay & personal Wellness Day
Family matters - Balance starts at home Childcare Discount + Funding, compassionate leave & enhanced maternity (and more)
Health & wellness - Nourishing body & mind Discounted gym memberships, spa days, fertility support & so much more.
Development - Investing in your future Micro-learning, financial stability tools & Storal Support Fund
Our community -Growing together Termly inset days, team app & Storal Awards gathering.
We partner with world-leading third parties such as Pay Captain, Vitality, and Peppy.
And much much more