About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.
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 includes partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering community involvement and fundraising opportunities.
Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields is an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 104 and a passionate, longstanding team. The nursery offers free parking and lunch for employees, flexible four‑day workweeks and other benefits.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* ‘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
* Access to your workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted private medical insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel to other countries and experience different cultures
Key Responsibilities
* Lead 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 development and wellbeing of children, ensuring progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
* Serve as Key Person for a group of children, ensuring holistic development and personal care needs.
* 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 building positive relationships with families.
Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!
Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom.
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