Relief Nursery Practitioner (Quedgeley)

Busy Bees Nurseries; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a passionate team member to assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children. You will support a nurturing environment and help children develop through play-based learning. No formal qualifications are required, but prior experience in early years settings is beneficial. The role offers competitive salary, professional development, and various benefits including holiday and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Return to work bonus

Menopause support

Financial support

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding.
• Prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through play-based learning.

Job description

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, ongoing professional development and career progression, and our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers. You'll also enjoy up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), your birthday off, enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, menopause support, and financial support.

As a team member, you'll 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, and ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

To be successful in this role, you'll need a passion for working with children and supporting their development, empathy and understanding, and no formal qualifications are required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.

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 Quedgeley, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester, with a capacity of 105 children. We provide a nurturing environment designed to support children's growth and development.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support
• Financial support