Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse

Busy Bees at Edinburgh Broughton are looking for a Qualified Nursery Practitioner/Nursery Nurse to join our Team. We currently have full time (40 hours) and part time (20 hours) contracts available. The top 5 Reasons to join us Childcare provision with substantial childcare discounts Excellent in-house training , opportunity to gain further qualifications, Virtual learning and career progression opportunities Exclusive access to UP ; Busy Bees unique early years learning programme Retail Discounts Scheme via an online benefits portal Global exchange programme (short term secondment to another country) To find out more visit our website We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £500 for anyone who accepts this role at our Edinburgh Broughton Nursery. Our Nursery The nursery is located in the heart of Edinburgh. There are excellent transport links making the nursery very accessible. The nursery is split over 3 buildings, all with access to outdoor environments. At Edinburgh Broughton the experience of our staff and their length of service with the company is something of which we are incredibly proud. We are committed to staff development and CPD training and all our staff are registered with the Scottish Social Services Council. Registration ensures staff’s professionalism, enthusiasm and genuine interest in the development and promotion of quality childcare. Our Company Established by 3 families in 1984 Busy Bees is now the UK’s largest childcare company with over 350 nurseries across the UK. Our Vision To give every child the best start in life Our Mission Deliver high quality childcare & Exciting opportunities for learning that gives every child a head start as they prepare for school Your Mission As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you will be role modelling your knowledge and best practice to colleagues. Here is a snapshot of what your role will include: Care: We take care very seriously As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met. Safeguarding children is your priority. Speak Up against practices that don’t support safeguarding or Our Core Values. Service: We are an integral part of a parent’s support network Get to know the families at the setting and attend parents’ evenings. Update parents on their child’s day and development. Support parents with any SEN/ASL needs Quality: We set and maintain the highest standards it’s what children and parents deserve Embrace and promote our Standards of Excellence in every part of your role. Take pride in your planning observation and assessment procedure. Adhere to our childcare policies. Be a key player to ensure the nursery receives excellent outcomes in internal audits and those of external authorities such as Ofsted, CI and CIW. Value: We ensure that we provide outstanding value for money Create a setting that is clean and welcoming, with well-kept educational resources. Ensure that children’s observations are detailed, reflective and provide developmentally challenging next steps. Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements. Your Qualifications and Experience: NNEB or BTEC Nat Dip or CACHE Dip in Childcare or NVQ Level 3 or SVQ Previous experience working and caring for children under 5 Passion to deliver high quality childcare and exciting learning opportunities Bonus is at Nursery’s discretion and will be processed following satisfactory completion of probation period. Part time will be pro rata’d We reserve the right to close a job prior to the initial closing date.