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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. \n 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. \n 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. \n 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 Our beautiful 85 place Busy Bees Nursery is located on Forres Street in Edinburgh New Town, providing top-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated within close proximity to excellent public transport links, the nursery is easily accessible! Nearby bus stops such as Drumsheugh Place, Queen Street Gardens West, and Hill Street (Stop GU) serve multiple routes, providing convenient options for transportation. For those arriving by train, Waverley Train Station is just a 20-minute walk away Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.\n, • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.\n, • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.\n, • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.\n, • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n 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 Busy Bees Nursery Edinburgh Park is a 124 place nursery and is split across two levels featuring a bright, open atrium! We are within easy driving distance of many local amenities, and with great road and rail links. There are two train stations very nearby, with Gyle station only a two-minute drive and Edinburgh Park station slightly further at just a five-minute drive. Busy Bees Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression \n, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers \n, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% childcare discount \n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy \n, • Financial support through Salary Finance \n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme \n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n 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 Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.\n, • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education\n

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. Want to come and be a part of it? This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in our HQ located in Cobalt Business Park. What will you be doing? As our Senior Bid Writer, youll take the lead on strategic bids that help us win the work that powers essential infrastructure across the UK. This isnt just a writing role its a chance to shape solutions, bring clarity to complex ideas and influence key decisions at a high level. Youll set the standard for written quality, guide our bid writers through mentoring and coaching, and work closely with teams across metering, EV, gas, renewables, transmission and distribution. From storyboarding and strategy sessions to developing compelling written and visual content, youll play a central role in creating submissions that score highly and stand out for all the right reasons. If you love bringing people together, turning ideas into confident narratives and helping teams deliver their best work, this is the role for you. Your tasks will include: Team Management Lead and support a team of bid writers, allocating resources across a range of tenders. Coach, mentor and build capability creating a learning culture that strives for excellence. Embed best-practice bid writing standards and drive continuous improvement. Bid Leadership Own bid responses end-to-end, shaping solutions and crafting high-scoring content. Facilitate planning/storyboarding workshops and steer bid strategy. Ask the right questions to strengthen clarity, compliance and value. Content Development & Collaboration Produce clear, visually engaging, client-focused responses. Translate technical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives. Work with engineers, operations and senior leaders to align solutions to client priorities, ESG and social value. Capture lessons learned and enhance bid tools, templates and knowledge resources. Support post-tender presentations and clarification activities. What youll bring 5+ years delivering major tenders/frameworks in a fast-paced environment Experience mentoring and supporting others Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-influencing skills Exceptional writing ability able to simplify complexity and structure compelling content Advanced MS Word and strong MS Office skills; InDesign desirable APMP Foundation/Practitioner preferred Ability to travel when required Not sure you meet every single requirement? Wed still love to hear from you. Your experience might be exactly what we need even if your path has been a little different. Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; 25 days plus bank holiday About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. • Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts #MGroupE #LI-SZ #LI-Hybrid IND2 . JBRP1_UKTJ

A bit about us: At St. Paul's School in Chippenham, we are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community where every child is valued and nurtured. Our school motto,Making a difference with kindness, creativity, and pride,is at the heart of everything we do. We take a child-centred approach to teaching and learning, ensuring that each pupils unique needs are met with compassion, respect, and excellence. We are an OPAL school, committed to outdoor learning and play. In September 2024, we opened our 2-Class Resource Base for children with Complex Needs, focusing on communication and interaction difficulties. All about the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Headteacher/SENCO at St Pauls Primary School. The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher/SENCO to share in the leadership of our happy and successful school; someone who will promote our vision, aims, standards and values. The SENCO part of the role is for our mainstream provision as the Resource Base SEN provision is managed by the Resource Base Manager. We are looking for someone who: • Is an outstanding classroom practitioner able to lead by example., • Has the imagination to develop a creative curriculum that lifts standards whilst enthusing pupils., • Has proven leadership and management skills with the ability to lead and inspire staff and secure school improvement., • Isable to play a significant role in raising standards and improving teaching and learning across the school., • Can lead on SENCO provision and promote the outcomes for children with SEND., • Can take responsibility for the operational management of all SEND staff, • Liaise effectively with the Resource Base Manager, • Can analyse and interpret local and national Data on SEND and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching to guide further improvement., • Can demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills., • Is prepared to go that extra mile and make a difference to the lives and life chances of our children., • Enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn., • A committed, friendly and supportive staff., • A supportive Governing Body., • Opportunities to network with the cluster of local schools., • Dedicated leadership time., • A commitment to Profesional Development, • Lots of hard work, fun and laughter. JBRP1_UKTJ

Curriculum Leader of Science Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: MPS 1-6 - UPS 1-3 + TLR2A Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases: Secondary Job Roles: Head Of Department or Curriculum Working Patterns: Full-Time Subjects: Science Application Deadline: Sunday, 12th April 2026 About Us Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio is a 13 - 19 Mainstream Studio School based in Darwen, Lancashire, specialising in Creative / Technical Digital Technologies and Care Sector. We are currently ranked as the number one performing college for progress at KS5 in the borough and within a 132km radius. We are proud of our recent Ofsted inspection 2026 which recognises the school as dedicated to creating a positive future for every pupil. Established in 2013 and located in the heart of historical Darwen on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, the Studio is the town's best kept secret. Focussed on nurturing talent in students and staff across core and creative subjects and improving the life chances of every student. As a small school with a maximum of 250 students, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a state of the art, iconic and historic building as part of a small cohesive team of staff. About The Role Shape the Future. Lead with Purpose. Inspire Through Science. Are you an exceptional Science Educator ready to take the next step in your leadership journey Do you thrive on driving curriculum excellence and raising achievement across a department If so, this is your moment. As our Curriculum Lead of Science, you will: • Lead the strategic development of a high impact, knowledge rich Science curriculum., • Drive outstanding teaching and learning across the department., • Use data intelligently to raise attainment and close gaps., • Coach, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated Science Teachers., • Champion innovation, challenge low expectations, and model excellence., • Ensure every student, regardless of starting point, achieves more than they imagined. What We're Looking For: • A passionate, skilled Science specialist with a proven track record of strong outcomes., • Experience in curriculum design and leading change., • A confident communicator who motivates staff and students., • A reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement., • Someone who believes in the power of Science to transform futures. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics. Benefits Join the Aldridge Education Family! Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: • Aldridge Benefits Scheme - Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!, • Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits., • Employee Assistance Programme - Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it., • Flexible Working Opportunities - Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you., • Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, we've got your spot covered., • Generous Annual Leave - Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!, • Pension Schemes - Secure your future with access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme., • Refer a Friend Scheme - Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board! When you click apply you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Package Description: The Nursery at Erskine Stewart Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Nursery Teacher Assistant to join the Nursery on a full-time, temporary basis from March 2026 (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks) until 26 June 2026. The purpose of this role is to support the Class Teachers, Senior Lead Practitioner and Early Years Practitioners. Key duties include supporting individual and groups of children within the Nursery room, supporting children with their learning and providing pastoral care to the children The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3pm with 30 minutes unpaid for lunch, a paid working week of 31.25 hours. The salary range for this role is £17,718 to £20,067 per annum. Remuneration is dependant on skills and experience. The successful candidate will be a kind, enthusiastic, and responsible individual who prioritises the interests of children and works well within a team. They will have experience working with children, possess a recognised childcare qualification, and demonstrate strong organisational skills. To learn more about this role, please access the job description provided. Eligibility ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right work in the UK. Benefits Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations. Values We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community. ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland. All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people therefore all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the Recruitment Team at ___. The closing date for the position is Thursday 12 March at 12noon. We anticipate interviews will be held shortly after. About ESMS Welcome to the ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools, set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We are a consistently award-winning School, with an educational legacy that stretches back more than 300 years. Our Schools have always been pioneers of rounded education. Children’s education is underpinned by our values: kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity and curiosity. From virtual reality headsets in the classroom to developing one of the first outdoor learning programmes in Scotland, we are always searching for new ways to develop the whole child. The people that work for us are passionate, pioneering and strive for excellence in everything they do. We value the incredible contributions they make to school life, we invest in their careers and we support their ambitions so that they flourish professionally and personally. Benefits Employees get access to a range of benefits including: • Fee remission from Nursery to S6, • Free school lunches, • Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites, • Generous holiday allowance, • Generous pension, • Death in service benefit, • Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave, • Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations, • Employee Assistance Service, • Cycle to work scheme, • Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme, • Annual professional review process, • Regular salary reviews, • Funding towards professional qualifications

A leading childcare provider in Edinburgh seeks a Lead Early Years Practitioner to oversee nursery operations. Ideal candidates will have level 3 qualifications in Early Years and a passion for education. The role involves leading a team and ensuring high-quality care for children aged 0-5.

A leading nursery group in Edinburgh is looking for an Early Years Educator to enhance the development of children through engaging educational activities. This role requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and offers numerous benefits including a competitive salary, professional de

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner, unlike other support roles, with Turning Point Scotland, no two days are the same!.

An independent school organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner for a temporary, part-time position. The role involves leading and supporting children's learning at the nursery while collaborating closely with colleagues and external stakeholders.

At Thrive, we always put our children first but we look after you too as a Lead Early Years Practitioner because to our children, you’re a hero and we know that you deserve to feel like one! We offer:. This role involves leading a team of nursery practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-qualit

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a Lead Trauma Therapist (Band 7) to work in the Sycamore Centre, part of Bairns’ Hoose, Edinburgh. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Lead Clinician (NHS Band 7) to oversee and deliver the Sycamore Partnership’s developing Trauma Rec

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their team in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre. Candidates should have an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification and a strong interest in patient care.

A leading support organization in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Lead Practitioner for their North East Edinburgh Recovery Service.

A prestigious educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Early Years Practitioner for a part-time role. The position requires leading and nurturing children's development while supporting the nursery team. Applicants should possess a recognized childcare qualification and strong organi

English Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026A high-performing, Ofsted-rated Outstanding secondary school and Sixth Form in Enfield is seeking an exceptional English Lead Practitioner to join its team from September 2026. This is a rare Secondary/Sixth Form Teaching Opportunity for an academica

An award-winning hospital in Bath seeks an experienced Operating Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join their Perioperative team.

Science Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026A high-performing secondary school in Enfield is seeking an exceptional Science Lead Practitioner to join their outstanding Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Science Lead Practitioner role within a school rated Outstanding by O

A leading childcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated childcare practitioner to join their innovative team.

Lead Practitioner of Science Bushey, Hertfordshire September 2026 Start An ambitious and rapidly improving secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Science to drive teaching excellence and curriculum development.

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled perioperative practitioner to join their Anaesthetic Team at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in a complex clinical environment, provide person-centred care, and maintain high stan

A local nursery provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Room Leader to join their team. Responsibilities include leading a room, supporting children's development through play, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

The Lead Practitioner (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic) Psychologist role is a varied one providing balance between clinical work, supervision, consultation, leadership, and service development. Lead Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling/Forensic). We are looking for a practitioner psycholog

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner to manage complex patient conditions and provide specialist advice. The role requires high levels of clinical judgement and aims to improve services through leadership and research involvement.

A leading independent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to lead the Endoscopy Team at their facility in Kingston upon Thames.

Supports science departments across multiple schools, helping teachers and leaders improve the quality of science education.

A mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join their Perinatal Team in Barnstaple.

A leading children's support organization is seeking a Childline Practitioner (Connect) to provide crucial support to children and young people across the UK.

Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner. LUCS are excited to be offering an opportunity to highly experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our ever-growing team as Lead ANPs.

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner for a fixed term of 12 months.

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated individual to join as a lead member of their Early Learning and Childcare team.

Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Fixed Term for 12 months). LUCS are excited to be offering an opportunity to highly experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our ever‑growing team as Lead ANPs.

A childcare provider in the UK is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to ensure a high standard of care for children.

Lead Mental Health Practitioner (OT/SALT/SW). Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Lead Mental Health Practitioner to join its client's supportive and forward-thinking team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent clinician with strong dysphagia e

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom seeks a CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner to support children and young people facing mental health crises.

Applications are invited from experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioners to lead the Theatre scrub team at our client's acute hospital site located in Kingston upon Thames, near the world-famous Wimbledon and Richmond Park. As the Theatre (scrub) team lead you will manage staff members and work alongsi

A nurturing educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join their Nursery team.

A leading nursery group in Gorebridge seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's intellectual and emotional growth. You will create a safe, stimulating environment and lead educational activities.

CAMHS Crisis Team Lead Nurse/Practitioner.

Must hold an SSSC registrable qualification at Practitioner level (SCQF Level 7) or above, and be working towards or hold a Lead Practitioner qualification (SCQF Level 9). Early Years Lead Practitioner - Under 2's. Wee Mack’s is looking for a compassionate and motivated Under 2s Lead Practitioner

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development. In this role, by creating a safe and stimulating learning environment, you will lead educational activities and oversee the children's progress.

A public healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Senior Advanced Practitioner.

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver quality care on Papa Westray Island.

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Mental Health Practitioner with dysphagia expertise. This flexible role requires conducting specialized assessments, leading treatment planning, and providing mentorship to junior staff. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant de

You will lead initiatives to promote learning and development in a nursery context, ensuring inclusion and welfare.

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner in the UK to provide high-quality care and education to young children. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and communicate effectively with children a

Lead Practitioner 6 - 10 (Salary) £57,979 - £63,888. Lead Practitioner of Science – Secondary Academy in Bushey. A high-performing and supportive Secondary Academy in Bushey is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Science to join the school from September.

If you have a genuine interest in people and supporting them to lead their best life we want to hear from you.