Childcare Practitioners

Role overview

Busy Bees Nurseries is hiring Childcare Practitioners for its centre in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin. The centre currently has multiple openings across baby, toddler, and pre-school age groups. These roles are intended to begin immediately, subject to the completion of vetting checks.

What’s on offer

• Accommodation, subject to terms and conditions
• Stable employment
• Up to 34 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas
• Opportunities to progress your career
• Access to WellBee, the organisation’s employee wellbeing programme
• Access to Wellhub, a digital wellbeing platform for team support
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Trainee management programme
• Continuous learning and development, including HACCP, Manual Handling, and First Aid
• Enhanced employee benefits such as Bike to Work, Travel Tax Saver Scheme, and supplier discounts
• Employee gifts including cinema tickets, care packs, and other rewards
• Staff appreciation initiatives
• Support for staff wellbeing
• Recognition programmes such as Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
• Talent exchange programme with access to roles across the world
• Exposure to leading early years practices
• Opportunity to join an award-winning team

Role responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, secure, and healthy setting that supports the care, protection, and wellbeing of children.
• Support the full range of children’s developmental, emotional, and daily care needs.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences that encourage each child’s growth and potential.
• Help keep the learning environment organised, clean, safe, well resourced, and respectful of different cultures.
• Monitor children’s development and keep accurate observations and records.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Follow centre policies and procedures and contribute to a high standard of best practice.

Required qualifications and experience

• A genuine affection for working with children.
• Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a childcare environment.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, and Food Safety training would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development throughout your career.

Additional requirements

Applicants must be prepared to provide written references and undergo Garda Vetting through the company. If an applicant has lived outside Ireland for more than 6 consecutive months since the age of 18, police clearance will also be required. Proof of eligibility to work in the EU must be submitted.

Other information

This position covers care for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children. Immediate availability is preferred, pending vetting procedures.