Role Overview:
*lunch cover position(15 hours perweek)*
JoinOur Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in theUK
As an Early Years Educator, youwill play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, andemotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company thatvalues high-quality education and provides ample growthopportunities.
AboutUsBusy Bees is the UK's leading nurserygroup, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas.We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life andare proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At BusyBees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued,and nurtured.
Why Workat Busy Bees?We offer a supportiveenvironment that empowers you to create engaging, educationalspaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll beintroduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to fostercuriosity and confidence in younglearners.
OurCharitable CommitmentThrough ourpartnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantasticopportunities for community involvement and fundraising to supportchildren's lives.
About ourNursery Providing excellentchildcare in West Dundee, our 94 place nursery is situated withinthe grounds of Ninewells Hospital and set in an attractive naturallandscape with mature trees and well-maintained enclosed gardens.With just a 5-minute drive from the A90 and a 10-minute drive fromthe centre of Dundee, with free onsite parkingavailable.
Busy BeesBenefits
* Competitivesalary
* Ongoing professional development andcareer progression
* Our 'Hive' benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range ofretailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off –it's our gift to you!
* 50% childcarediscount
* Enhanced family leave and return towork bonus
* Menopause support throughPeppy
* Financial support through SalaryFinance
* Employee Assistance Programme andMental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Workscheme
* Easy access to your workplace pensionthrough Cushon
* Discounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel toother countries, experience different cultures and learn newpractices.
But wait, there's more!You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits andWellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array hugeof retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hub featuring resources tosupport your physical and mental health. ACelebrating You section showcasing theways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, adedicated Grow with Us area sharingthe exciting development opportunities and training designed tosupport you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
RoleResponsibilities:
Whatto Expect as a NurseryPractitioner:
* Create aSafe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange roomsto encourage children's growth andlearning.
* Lead Educational Activities: Plan anddeliver activities that support children's physical, emotional,intellectual, and social development, aligned with theCurriculum for Excellence and Realising theAmbition.
* Key Person Role: Overseechildren's development, care needs, and build strong familyconnections.
Required Qualifications:
What We're LookingFor
* Level 3 (or above)qualification in Early Years Education.
* Provenexperience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interestin early childhood education
* Skills: Goodcommunication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and theability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliveractivities.
At Busy Bees, we'recommitted to care, quality, value, and service. If you haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as an EarlyYears Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or NurseryNurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in earlychildhood education we encourage you to apply!