We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week!

About Busy Bees Chelmsford Springfield Day Nursery and Preschool

• Outstanding Ofsted Rating: We are proud to maintain an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
• Warm and Friendly Team: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and growth.
• Opportunity: We are looking for a new Level 2 or 3 Practitioner to join our 0-2's room and help us give children the best start in life.
• Easily accessible with a bus service linking the city centre just a 2-minute walk from the nearest stop, a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford city centre, and located on a main road, with ample parking available on-site.

Become a part of our family and make a difference in the lives of our children!

About our Benefits

As a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £26,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour), plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Welcome bonus of £500*

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

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• 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.