Qualified Nursery Nurse / Practitioner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Qualified Nursery Educator with a passion for ensuring the next generation gets the best possible start in life?
Our Kids 1st Darlington Ferndene Nursery, part of the Busy Bees family (DL3 8PQ) is looking to bring on board a Qualified Nursery Practitioner on a full time, permanent basis. As a qualified educator, you will use your knowledge and expertise to ensure our children have the best start in life.
You will work Monday to Friday, 40hrs per week!
What Busy Bees has to offer:
We are offering a generous salary starting from £22,880 per annum. You will be entitled to 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) which increases with service and not to mention you get your Birthday off… on us!
We recognise that childcare costs are pricey and that’s why when onboarding Busy Bees you will receive a hefty discount along with access to endless high street, cinema and travel discounts, winner winner!
What makes our Darlington Ferndene nursery unique?
Situated in what was once a large Victorian lodge and coaching house, we are just a short way from the town centre. Our nursery is divided into three sections, one for each age group: babies, toddlers, and pre-school-age children. The rooms are equipped with lots of toys and games designed to help little ones learn and have fun. From role-play kitchens to water tables, and train sets to building blocks - we always look to keep your child happy and engaged. The Ferndene nursery features a walled garden featuring a playground, a woodland area, and lots more.
Why choose Busy Bees?
A career at Busy Bee’s is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. Sure, the opportunity to work and learn on the job led by leading Practitioners in the industry is here but, combine that with best-in-sector training and support in child development, and you have all the essential ingredients to really take your career places. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bee’s is just that little bit more extraordinary.
*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification*
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Qualified Nursery Nurse / Practitioner roles across Busy Bees's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,880 - £22,880 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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