Job description

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Practitioner

As a Nursery Nurse with Busy Bees Eastleigh, you will be expected to assist in many aspects of our children’s daily lives, through social, emotional, educational and practical interaction, nurturing and guidance.

Helping to oversee, maintain and organise a clean, tidy, child-friendly environment, our Educators supervise activities, such as messy play, crafts, cooking, reading and outdoor/physical pursuits.

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.

We are looking for someone to join us on a full time basis (40 hours a week) with a starting salary of up to £23,000..

• Benefit from a market-leading salary starting at £23,000
• Take advantage of our £250 Refer a Friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Benefit from enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Enjoy your birthday your way with a gifted day annual leave
• Have unlimited access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides expert information, guidance and support for your wellbeing

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Any recognised childcare level 3 qualification as per government guidelines and accompanying experience caring for children under 5 years.

Our Nursery:

Our beautiful nursery has recently benefited from a refurbishment to the highest standard. Staff ensure that each room is set up daily to reflect the children's interest and development. Our expansive outdoors areas are perfect for all weather (so come prepared for muddy puddle jumps!)

Why Busy Bees?

As the UK’s largest childcare provider, you will be supported by dedicated teams in providing the best possible start in life for all our children, allowing you to focus on the day-to-day much more.

UP – BUSY BEES’ UNIQUE LEARNING SUPPORT APP

• Nursery Practitioners can access a range of ideas and full learning/activity plans via our app for use in the nursery, and continue learning with parents at home
• Detailed information including materials, locations, complexity and relevant areas of curriculum

TRAINING

• Full provision of training (both virtual and in-person) at all levels by Busy Bees Education & Training with all costs covered

QUALITY

• Dedicated quality advisor to support in all aspects of childcare and education to meet the highest standards expected as judged by Ofsted/CIW/CI
• Specialised SEND support via a SEND help desk and additional support with all governing bodies

SAFETY

• Busy Bees are the only multiple provider with ISO 45001 accreditation for our safety and health management system and each centre has a dedicated Safety Advisor to call upon
• Toolkits and resources provided for higher risk activities (forest schools, risky play, cooking activities)

RESOURCES/PROCUREMENT

• Online portal for acquiring learning materials, and other required items for the centre, plus support in purchasing in a cost-effective and timely manner

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Childcare provision with substantial discounts
• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with service

We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS/PVG check

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

School type:

• Private nursery school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eastleigh, SO53 4SD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full and relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years?

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person