Nursery Practitioner Level 2 Lunch Cover

Busy Bees Childcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development through engaging activities. You will create a safe learning environment and support children's growth. Applicants should have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and prior experience with children under 5. This opportunity also offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 is preferred.
• Ability to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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 UK's 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 children's lives.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees Inverness is an 82‑place nursery located in a stunningly converted Victorian villa split across two levels, with the convenience of a car parking facility. Our nursery boasts extensive, breathtaking, landscaped gardens. We even have our very own secret garden for our pre‑school children to explore, play, build, create, imagine, and use their senses to experience the outdoor environment and engage with one another to their hearts' desire, developing and nurturing their love for nature.

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!
• 25% 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)

Additional benefits include access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge arrays of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognizes the ways we reward our valued team members, and a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today – apply now!