Nursery Practitioner Level 3
2 days ago
Edinburgh
Overview Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UKs leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support childrens lives. About Our Nursery There is much to love about our 88 place Busy Bees Broughton nursery, from the inspiring arts and crafts corner to our quiet and cosy reading area, designed for children to thrive! Our fantastic nursery in Edinburgh is conveniently located a short drive from many areas such as Canonmills and Bonnington. The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverly, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from our nursery. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices What To Expect As a Nursery Practitioner Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage childrens growth and learning. Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support childrens physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition. Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections. What We’re Looking For Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education. Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education. Skills: good communication, capable of, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply! J-18808-Ljbffr