Nursery Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Busy Bees Nurseries; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a part-time Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover at their Gorebridge location. This role involves ensuring children's needs are met and supporting their development in a fun environment. The position offers 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience with children, especially supporting SEND/ASL needs.
• Ability to engage in planning and assessment.
• Relevant certificate in childcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet individual children's needs and support parents.
• Plan observations and developmental next steps.
• Encourage children's achievements and creativity.

Skills

Child Development

Observation and Assessment

Communication

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Lunch Cover, Gorebridge

Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

Gorebridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0bfef8cc0794

Job Views:

5

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

Busy Bees Nursery at Midlothian Newbyres is looking to bring on board Nursery Practitioners on a permanent, part time basis as Lunch Cover (20 hours per week)!

About our Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave .

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom