Qualified Lunch Cover – Tooting

Hourly rate: £12.98 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Part time – 10:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday (hours open to negotiation)

We are looking for a Qualified Lunch Cover (Level 3) to join this wonderful, established nursery with bright rooms and well-planned spaces. You’ll play an important role in supporting the team across the nursery, helping to cover staff lunch breaks and ensuring a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for the children.

The setting caters for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-School, so you may have the opportunity to support across different age groups.

Benefits include:

• Discounted childcare
• Training opportunities
• Team building and social activities
• Birthday off
• Free uniform
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Closed for Christmas and New Year

The successful candidate must have a solid understanding of child development and practical experience working with children aged 0–5 years.

As a Qualified Lunch Cover, you’ll be enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about providing high-quality care and education. You should have a good understanding of Safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

You must hold a minimum of a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have prior experience working with children aged 0–5 years.

The nursery values its team and is committed to supporting professional growth and development, offering a friendly and collaborative working environment.

If you’re interested in this Qualified Lunch Cover position, we’d love to hear from you!

Best Start Recruitment want to help you make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria above or would like Early Years career advice, please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Educator vacancies available.