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.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, 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 fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children''s lives.About Our Nursery

Join our passionate team at Busy Bees in Ipswich Pinewood, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 103 children. Our longstanding staff treat every child as if they were their own, making our team our unique selling point. Conveniently located on a main bus route with several stops nearby, we also offer easy access to the A12 and A14, just a five-minute drive from the Copdock roundabout. Staff enjoy free parking, making it a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and nurturing environment focused on delivering exceptional care and education.Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur Hive'' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off - it''s our gift to you!50% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, providing a wide range of retail discounts, plus a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members. There is also a Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.Role Responsibilities

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.Required Qualifications

What We''re Looking ForLevel 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood educationSkills: Good communication, excellent 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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