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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 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
Harrogate Hornbeam Park is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 146 children, serving ages from birth to preschool. It was the first purpose-built addition to Busy Bees and offers extensive play resources and activities. The nursery acts as a feeder to several schools in Harrogate, ensuring a smooth transition for children when they move on to school. Children enjoy features such as the investigation station, yoga area, and the self-registration process each morning. The facility offers free parking.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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
* Support for menopause through Peppy
* Financial support through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Pension access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
There are also opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices. Busy Bees provides a dedicated Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, and resources to support your health and development.
What To Expect As a Nursery Practitioner
* Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
* Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Good communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.
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