Overview
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About Busy Bees
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 Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Nursery
Busy Bees Reading, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 109 children and features a friendly team with low staff turnover, fostering a stable and supportive environment for both children and staff. Our nursery is conveniently located just a minute's walk from bus links to Reading and Bracknell (No. 13 & 14), making it easily accessible for families. We offer free parking for staff and provide a flexible four-day working week option (7:30 AM to 6 PM), ensuring a balanced work-life environment while prioritizing the care and development of every child.
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!
* 50% 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)
* Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
Additional Benefits
Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support health and wellbeing. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members. There is also a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
* Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
* Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
* Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
* Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
* Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.
Ideal Candidate
* Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
* Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.
Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!
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