Relief Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Maidstone is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and support children's development through engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and empathy towards their unique needs. The role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities, childcare discounts, and more. It's a wonderful opportunity to be part of a nurturing and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver educational activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children's development through play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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 Maidstone Oakwood accommodates 47 children in a small, welcoming nursery with a friendly team dedicated to providing quality care. Our nursery features two large outdoor areas that allow children to explore and play in a semi-rural location, offering close links to local schools and convenient access to trains and buses. We provide a separate sleep room and have embedded free flow procedures to support children's individual needs. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring easy access during drop-offs and collections>

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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health
• A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• A dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees

Ideal Candidate

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.