Job Description

Role Overview:Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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.Increased new pay rates coming April 2025!About Us
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, youll 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 fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.About our Nursery
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Milton Keynes Browns Wood, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 101 children. Our longstanding staff, including a passionate chef, focus on teaching and fostering strong, secure relationships with both children and their families. We maintain robust connections with local schools, participating in events like parents' evenings and stay-and-play sessions for new intakes, enhancing community ties. Conveniently located with a bus stop at the end of our path leading to Kingston, we also offer free parking for our staff. Enjoy additional benefits through our Hive program, which provides discounts at various retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and nurturing environment.Longstanding team including chef who are passionate in teaching children and creating strong and secure relationship with familiesBusy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our xe2x80x98Hive 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 its our gift to you!
• 25% 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)

But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities:What to expect as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner:

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering strong partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Required Qualifications:Ideal Candidate

• Level 2 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.Start your rewarding career in early childhood education todayxe2x80x94apply now!

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