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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 Chester Hopscotch is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" nursery with a capacity of 76 children, providing a warm and welcoming environment where your child can learn, make friends, and have fun. The nursery features multiple childcare rooms decorated in soft, soothing colors and equipped with excellent resources. With a secure garden space at the back, children can enjoy outdoor play, including an obstacle course that allows them to take risks and challenge themselves in a safe, supervised setting. Conveniently located about a mile and a half from Chester city center and the Blacon council estate, the nursery is easily accessible by car via the A540 on Parkgate Road, and by bus, with a stop just a five-minute walk away served by route 22. Free parking is available for staff. 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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • 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

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 Chester Hopscotch is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" nursery with a capacity of 76 children, providing a warm and welcoming environment where your child can learn, make friends, and have fun. The nursery features multiple childcare rooms decorated in soft, soothing colors and equipped with excellent resources. With a secure garden space at the back, children can enjoy outdoor play, including an obstacle course that allows them to take risks and challenge themselves in a safe, supervised setting. Conveniently located about a mile and a half from Chester city center and the Blacon council estate, the nursery is easily accessible by car via the A540 on Parkgate Road, and by bus, with a stop just a five-minute walk away served by route 22. Free parking is available for staff. 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, • 25% 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 Key Responsibilities \n\n • Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.\n, • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.\n, • Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families.\n, • Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.\nWhat We’re Looking For:, • Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare., • 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 today—apply now!

Deputy Manager Location: Rowton, Shrewsbury Pay: £15.50 per hour plus £30 sleep in. Extraordinary Days Every Day At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Deputy Manager, based within Shrewsbury every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valued and supported. A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters. Main Purpose of the Job: To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the statement of purpose. To deputise in the absence of the registered manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To be the responsible person in managing child protection concerns and complaints. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people. To offer supervisions and support to senior staff in line with care quality standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. Duties and Responsibilities: You’ll be ensuring that each young person has an allocated key workerEnsuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s placement plan and their responsibilities for its implementationAttending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young peopleUndertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role modelAssist in developing systems in which young people are consulted about the quality of care they receiveTo assist the Registered Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of PurposeContribute to the devising, implementing and evaluation of changes with the involvement of front line staff to continually improve services, systems and standards, in conjunction with the Registered Manager and the Senior Management teamTo deputise in the absence of the Registered ManagerTo support on and off the rota to ensure adequate staffing according to the needs of young peopleTo ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role. Qualifications/Experience/Requirements NVQ 3 in caring for Children and Young People (or equivalent)Understanding of Ofsted framework (SCCIF)12 months experience working in a residential setting with young people with challenging behaviour including supervisory experience.Knowledge of the Children Act and other relevant legislationTeam Building SkillsSupervision SkillsAbility to manage teams effectivelyExcellent organisational skillsAbility to motivate and enthuse staffA Full UK driving licence is required do to the location and nature of the role What we can offer: Rate of pay £15.50ph£30 Sleep in rateOvertime paid at an enhanced rate234 hours annual leave per yearCareer enhancing qualifications and clear progressionFull enhanced children’s and adults DBS paid for by Cambian Group7 - day paid intensive induction training course, face to face and online learning to support your development starting immediatelyGuaranteed opportunity to be enrolled onto an level 5 Leadership & Management qualificationFree onsite parking and meals provided during your shiftCompany events / Fundraising / social activitiesLong service annual leaveRefer a friend schemeContinued support and opportunity for development from your leadership team Your Next Step This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today! Safeguarding Statement Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups. Rowton [SYS-22497]

Location: Cheshire Contract: Full-time, Long-term (Permanent for the right candidate) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Join a Supportive SEMH Secondary School in Chester Simply Education is working in partnership with an Ofsted-rated "Good" SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental