Lunch Cover

Role overview

Pippa's House Nursery in Reigate, part of Grandir UK, is hiring a caring and energetic Lunch Cover to support children during the lunchtime period. The shift runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This position offers a salary of £11,284 to £13,218.40 per year, based on experience and qualifications, together with regular pay reviews.

The nursery is described as a supportive, child-centred environment with flexible working, strong employee benefits and clear opportunities to progress. The team aims to create a welcoming workplace where staff feel respected, appreciated and encouraged to develop.

About the nursery

The setting is based in a renovated building close to Reigate town centre, with on-street parking and nearby public car parks for easier drop-offs and pick-ups. The nursery has three large, carefully planned rooms that support different age groups. Children also use two outdoor gardens: a smaller dedicated space for babies to explore safely and build mobility, and a larger garden for toddlers and preschool children with room for outdoor play and learning throughout the year.

What you will do

You will help keep children safe, engaged and supported throughout the lunch period. Working under the direction of Level 3 qualified practitioners, you will also assist with activities, help maintain a warm and appealing environment, follow nursery policies and procedures, and contribute positively to daily life across the nursery. The role also includes attending staff and planning meetings, along with training when required.

Benefits and rewards

The role comes with a broad benefits package, including annual leave, shutdown periods, childcare discounts, pension support, wellbeing leave and additional family-friendly policies. Grandir UK also offers recognition initiatives, retail and lifestyle discounts, medical cashback, remote GP access, in-house training and opportunities to grow your career. The organisation also highlights its sustainability commitments and its Great Place to Work recognition.

Safeguarding and recruitment information

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check through the company’s approved third-party provider. The employer follows merit-based recruitment and may use AI-assisted tools for application screening and reference checks, while all final hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team. Applications may be reviewed as they arrive, and the vacancy can close early.

Additional details

The advert includes repeated benefit details, with annual leave listed as 33 days in one section and 35 days in another, both including bank holidays and 3 days taken during the Christmas shutdown. It also states that the company may close the role before the advertised end date. The original posting contains placeholder text for nursery description, outdoor space, standout features, Ofsted rating, unique selling points, travel details and nearby amenities, and these placeholders were instructed to be removed before publication.