Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; Glasgow; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Glasgow is looking for a passionate Relief Nursery Practitioner to join their brand-new centre. This role involves supporting children's learning and development in a safe and nurturing environment. Enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for career growth, a competitive hourly rate, and access to various benefits that promote well-being.

Benefits

Your birthday off – paid!

Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Career growth with our ‘Grow with Us’ programme

Ongoing CPD and qualifications

Huge discounts through our Hive Wellbeing & Benefits platform

Access to mental health support & menopause services

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

Skills

Empathy

Understanding of child development

Job description

Relief Nursery Practitioner – BRAND NEW CENTRE!

We’re Looking to GROW our team at our Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Lenzie! Be Part of Something Amazing!

Location: Glasgow, Lenzie
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Relief

About our Nursery

Busy Bees in Glasgow Lenzie, is abrand-new, state-of-the-art nursery in a thriving community! This newly built, two-storey nursery has five age specific rooms that are well equipped for children aged from 3 months to 5 years old. With 90 available spaces, Busy Bees Lenzie offers a bright and airy space for children to grow and learn. Our wonderful team of passionate qualified early years educators support children throughout their developmental journey, giving them the best start in life. Due to this growing demand, this is YOUR opportunity to be part of something amazing!

To find out more about this nursery, please visit:Nursery in Lenzie | North Glasgow Childcare | Busy Bees

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We’re not just the UK’s leading nursery group — we’re a team thatcelebrates,supports, anddevelopsits people. With nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a global presence, your future here is full of opportunity. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.

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.

Busy Bees Benefits

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• £12.60 per hour
  Your birthday off – paid!
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Career growth with our ‘Grow with Us’ programme
• Ongoing CPD and qualifications
• Huge discounts through our Hive Wellbeing & Benefits platform, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Access to mental health support & menopause services
• Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced leave, medical insurance & more!
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

As aRelief Nursery Practitioner, you’ll be at the heart of a child’s learning journey:

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

What We’re Looking For

• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

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.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!