Responsibilities
Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework and age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum.
Take ownership of observation, assessment and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
Take on the role of Key Person, maintaining relationships with families and support parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
Qualifications
* Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification.
* Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
About Busy Bees and the Nursery
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 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 opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery Alderley Day Nursery, which has a capacity of 94 children and was established in 2007, is a Montessori nursery featuring eight main activity rooms for babies to preschoolers. Located in the open countryside of Nether Alderley, the nursery has a purpose-built design with expansive outdoor space accessible from each room. This design aims to use the outdoors as an extension of the indoor environment, providing children with firsthand experiences of the natural world. It is located approximately a 15-minute drive from Macclesfield and offers free parking.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across many 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 wellbeing and development resources are available via Busy Bees' Hive platform, including a Wellbeing Hub and a Grow with Us area for training and development opportunities.
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