Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.
About the Nursery
Busy Bees Kettering is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 112. The nursery offers a family‑oriented environment where staff feel welcomed immediately, supported by a longstanding, experienced management team. The learning atmosphere features an on‑site Forest School and allotment, located in a quiet area with ample parking and nearby amenities. Employees receive free parking and lunch, and Flexible working options include 40 hours per week with the possibility of four longer days and one half‑day off each week.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* 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.
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. The Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and the Celebrating You section showcases ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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 working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Good communication, organisational 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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