Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –Leading Nursery Group in the UK
About Us Busy Bees is the UK'sleading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK andmore overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the beststart in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplaceculture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our teamfeels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees? We offera 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, designedto foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our CharitableCommitment Through our partnership with BBCChildren in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for communityinvolvement and fundraising to support children'slives.
About ourNursery Busy Bees St Matthewsnursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a beautifully converted churchthat provides a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment forchildren to thrive. With a capacity of 111, our nursery is designedto give children everything they need to grow, develop, and preparefor school.The stunning architecture of St Matthews Nursery isintegrated into various activities and areas for exploration,including cozy reading corners tucked behind exposed brick archwaysand main play areas flooded with natural light from vast windows.The space has been thoughtfully adapted to modern standards,featuring interactive smart boards that bring learning to life forthe children at Busy Bees Burntwood.Conveniently located justoutside the historical city of Lichfield, our nursery is only a10-minute drive from the nearest train station, Lichfield City.Free parking is available forstaff.
Busy BeesBenefits
* Competitivesalary
* Ongoing professional development andcareer progression
* Our 'Hive' benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range ofretailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off –it's our gift to you!
* 25% childcarediscount
* Enhanced family leave and return towork bonus
* Menopause support throughPeppy
* Financial support through SalaryFinance
* Employee Assistance Programme andMental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Workscheme
* Easy access to your workplace pensionthrough Cushon
* Discounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)
But wait, there'smore! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discountshelping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and rewardour valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us areasharing the exciting development opportunities and trainingdesigned to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
What to Expect as aSEN Nursery Practitioner:
* Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materialsand arrange rooms to encourage children's growth andlearning.
* Key Person Role: Oversee children'sdevelopment, care needs, and build strong familyconnections.
Required Qualifications:
To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcarequalification and have previous experience working withchildren, ideally as an Early Years Educator, NurseryPractitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.