Job Summary
Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that.
Salary from £24, (Level 2) to £24, (Level 3) per annum.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Stotfold are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. Stotfold High Street is home to a number of bus stops, including the Co-Operative (served by 96, 96A and 97 buses), and the Post Office (served by W1, W4, W8 and WX buses), which are just a short walk from our centre.
We’ve got lots of free on-site parking, uniform provided, free breakfast daily, employee of the month, plus lots of team incentives and monthly challenges.
Our beautiful centre is a converted farmhouse, which offers a warm, homely and welcoming environment to our team and children. Our friendly and family-feel team look forward to welcoming you in giving our children the best start in life.
We are open to considering individuals seeking both full-time and part-time employment.
About our Benefits
As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary from £24, to £24, per annum (£11.66 to £12 per hour), plus you will also be entitled to:
1. 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) PLUS a day off for your birthday.
2. Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
3. Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
4. Retail and Travel Discounts, plus Big Benefits – Our dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’.
5. Enhanced family leave .
And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!
What to expect as Nursery Practitioner
6. As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
7. Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
8. Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
9. And most of all…have FUN!
*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse*
About the Business
A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.
About the Culture
At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.