Temporary / Cover Day Nursery Jobs & Nursery School Jobs

Posted 17 hours ago Deputy Manager

Frodsham, Cheshire 

Kids Planet Frodsham
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience

Posted 18 hours ago Third In charge

Wirral, Merseyside 

Kids Planet Heswall
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £27,029 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Heswall as a Third...

Posted 20 hours ago Early Years Educator

Kingswinford, West Midlands 

Kids Planet Kingswinford
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

Posted 21 hours ago Nursery Manager

Barking, London 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £34,000.00 - £38,000.00 per annum gym & other benefits
  • £34,000 – £38,000 per annum

Nursery Manager Brondesbury Park | Nursery | Fixed-term contract | Full time | Salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience 40 hours per week Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking Nursery Manager to be based at (insert site) in our Nuffield Health gym. This is a fantastic opportunity to help run one of the brilliant Nuffy Bear nurseries inside the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're Ofsted...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire 

Odds Farm Park Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £11.60 - £14.50 per hour Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.60 – £14.50 per hour

Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff Odds Farm Park Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff

Durham 

Adventure Valley Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £10.99 - £12.70 per hour Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £10.99 – £12.70 per hour

Adventure Valley Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Bank Staff

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Acorn Early Years
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £10 - £13 hourly

We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our Nursery in Bletchley, Cold Harbour. Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Leeds, West Yorkshire 

Kids Planet Thorpe Park
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £12.32 – £12.42 per hour

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Thorpe Park as...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 

Kids Planet Stalybridge
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £25,714 – £25,923 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Stalybridge as...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Sevenoaks, Kent 

Kids Planet Sevenoaks
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,006 – £28,177 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Sevenoaks as an...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Room Leader

Lymm, Cheshire 

Kids Planet Lymm
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, Dependent on Experience
  • £27,259 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business. We do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Lymm as a Room...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Teacher

Macclesfield, Cheshire 

Kids Planet Macclesfield
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, Dependent on Experience
  • £27,029 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Macclesfield as...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Pudsey, West Yorkshire 

Kids Planet Pudsey
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, Dependent on Experience
  • £25,714 – £25,923 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Pudsey as an Early...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Nursery Manager

Bristol 

Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, depending on experience

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Bank Staff- Mortlake and Barnes

Richmond, London 

Trilium Ltd
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.00 – £12.50 per hour

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Early Years Practitioner (Bank Staff) to join our team here at My Sunshine Day Nursery at either our nursery based in Barnes SW13 or our nursery based in Mortlake SW14 Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in children’s lives? Then this is the perfect role for YOU. Contract: Bank staff working various flexible...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 Tutor/Assessor

Knutsford, Cheshire 

Kids Planet Day Nurseries
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, Dependent on Experience

With the continued successful growth of Kids Planet Day Nurseries Training Academy, we are delighted to be recruiting an experienced and qualified Tutor Assessor for a fixed-term period to cover maternity leave. This role will involve delivering Early Years Apprenticeship standards up to Level 5, Functional Skills up to Level 2, and CPD training. The role is primarily based in the North West area,...

Posted 29 Jan 2026 0 Hours Bank Cover

Hackney, London 

Independent Place Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Welcome Bonus on passing probation.
  • £12.40 – £12.80 per hour

Independent Place Nursery is looking for 0 hours bank staff to join the nursery team. The nursery cares for children ages 2 years to 5 years and we are looking for long term bank cover to fully support the children's learning and development when required. We fully support our practitioners and starting with us will enable you to the following benefits; Excellent salary and annual salary review Career...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 

Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.60 – £14.50 per hour

Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Foxes Bridge Farm Day Nursery is a 40 place Early years setting based onsite at Foxes Bridge Farm. We focus on nature based play, and outdoor learning. We follow a child led curiosity approach to children's development. We are now expanding our setting due to demand, and have new vacancies available...

Posted 28 Jan 2026 Early Years ad hoc BANK STAFF

Greenwich, London 

Crafty Wizards Pre-School - New Eltham
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Holiday pay and additional Crafty Wizards staff benefits.

Crafty Wizards Pre-School was set up in 2011 and there are now three Pre-Schools, one off Avery Hill Road, one at 190 Bexley Road and Eltham High Street. We aim to be creative in all the areas of learning and strive to offer the best possible opportunities for our children and families. All our Pre-Schools are Early Years Quality Mark awarded, have Gold accreditation from Speech and Language and are...

Posted 27 Jan 2026 Nursery Nurse

Sutton, London 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Temporary / Cover
  • gym & other benefits
  • £26,166 per annum

Nursery Nurse (Early Years Educator Level 3) Cheam FWC | Nuffy Bear Nursery | Fixed Term | Full time | £26,166.40 per annum 40 hours per week Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to be based at (insert site) in our Nuffield Health gym. As an Early Years Educator, you will be part of a team who offer full day care, sessional care plus a Pre-School for children aged from 3 months...

Posted 26 Jan 2026 Bank Staff Nursery Practitioner

Wilmslow, Cheshire 

Footsteps Wilmslow
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.21 – £12.25 per hour

Footsteps Children's Day Nursery is based in Wilmslow and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive early years curriculum. The nursery offers a beautiful, purpose-built setting that boasts a caring and nurturing environment. As part of our continued growth we are now looking for motivated and reflective Practitioners to be part of our Bank Staff Community So, if you have a real passion seeing children...

Posted 25 Jan 2026 Bank Staff Nursery Assistant

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk 

Kids Play Bury St Edmunds Day Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Negotiable dependant on experience and qualifications

Kidsplay Childcare are committed to providing top quality childcare for all ages. With 11 Early Years settings across the UK. We now have a brand new opportunity available for an Early Years Practitioner to join us initially on a Bank Staff contract, providing sickness and holiday cover to our Bury St Edmunds day nursery. This exciting role, is unique and different. You will get to work in lots of...

Posted 24 Jan 2026 Room based Deputy Nursery Manager - Maternity Cover

Worcester Park, London 

Cherry Tree Nursery & Preschool
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £27,000 to £30,000

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Room Based Deputy Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with children. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the development and well-being of all children in our care in the absence of the Nursery...

Posted 24 Jan 2026 Supply Nursery Assistant

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 

Pilrig Children's Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £12.25 per hour

We are looking for Bank Staff members to work at our well-established fun and friendly Pilrig Nursery. The ideal candidate should be qualified with a minimum SVQ3/ HNC in childcare and education or willing to work towards. Our team have set a high standard for childcare, making Pilrig Nursery a very strong contender in our sector. We as childcare providers make a promise to our clients to offer a...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Nursery Manager

Stockport, Greater Manchester 

Kids Planet Adswood
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Competitive, Dependent on Experience

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Adswood as a Nursery...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Supply Nursery Assistant

Solihull, West Midlands 

Bentley Manor Childcare Centre
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Please contact us to discuss.

We are looking for the right person who is passionate and motivated to care for children aged 0 - 5 years. The right person will be able to let us know on a weekly basis what days they are able to work as long as they are either half or full days. . If you feel you are energetic and want to contribute to a child's best start, this position is for you. Job Type: Zero hours contract Schedule: Monday...

Posted 23 Jan 2026 Casual Nursery Workers

Leeds, West Yorkshire 

Daisy Chain Childcare
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Dependant on age and qualifications

We have vacancies for casual nursery workers at Adel LS16, Rothwell LS26, Lofthouse WF3 and Middleton LS10 nurseries. You would be asked to work to cover staff shortages, due to holiday & illness etc. This type of contract offers you total flexibility. These positions often lead to permanent positions. Our nurseries have great working partnerships with local Children's Centres and are rated Outstanding...

Posted 22 Jan 2026 Bank Nursery Nurse

Harrow, London 

The Little Academy Day Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover

We are a well established day nursery looking for someone with a positive attitude and warm nature to join us as a Nursery Nurse/bank staff. . The shifts and hours worked each week will vary. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant early years qualification (Level 2 or 3 upwards) and have some experience working in an early years setting previously. A full job description is available upon request....

Posted 21 Jan 2026 Temporary Nursery Proprietor

Tonbridge, Kent 

Bumble Bees Day Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Salary dependent on qualification and experience

Bumble Bees Nursery in Paddock Wood is looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our amazing team, could you be the right candidate? Bumble Bees is a privately owned setting which has been under the same owner since 1994. We are registered for 58 children. Our Baby Unit currently has 15 babies attending daily, split between two rooms, with the nursery having 32 children split into 4 groups...

Posted 20 Jan 2026 Bank Staff

Chorley, Lancashire 

Future Champions Day Nursery Chorley
  • Temporary / Cover
  • £11.00 – £11.50 per hour

Essential Skills To be enthusiastic and committed to providing the highest standard of care and learning To be able to uphold the nursery’s ethos and values To be able to safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of all children To be reliable, trustworthy and have a flexible approach to working hours To be able to achieve and maintain positive working relationships with children, colleagues,...