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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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.

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.

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.

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 Kettering is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 112, offering a family-oriented environment where staff feel welcomed immediately. The longstanding, experienced management team supports a vibrant learning atmosphere, featuring an on-site Forest School and allotment. Located in a quiet area with ample parking and nearby amenities, the nursery provides free parking and lunch for employees. Busy Bees offers excellent career progression opportunities with a variety of fully funded courses. Flexible working options include 40 hours per week with the possibility of four longer days and one half-day off each week.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• 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.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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.

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.

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 Kettering is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 112, offering a family-oriented environment where staff feel welcomed immediately. The longstanding, experienced management team supports a vibrant learning atmosphere, featuring an on-site Forest School and allotment. Located in a quiet area with ample parking and nearby amenities, the nursery provides free parking and lunch for employees. Busy Bees offers excellent career progression opportunities with a variety of fully funded courses. Flexible working options include 40 hours per week with the possibility of four longer days and one half-day off each week.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a SEN Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

Make extra money in a way that suits you — anytime, any day. Take charge of your earnings by becoming a self-employed delivery rider with Just Eat.

As a courier, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours – choose your own schedule and work when it suits you
• Weekly pay – get paid, every week
• No experience needed – just bring your motivation
• Total freedom – ride to your own rhythm and earn on your terms
• Explore your city – discover new areas while delivering

Enjoy flexible hours and boost your income with cutting-edge tech that helps you complete more deliveries.

Ready to start?
You'll need transportation (bike, moped, or car), a smartphone (Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+), and valid ID and driver docs, including proof of age (18+) and UK work rights.

Join Just Eat's courier network today.

About The Role

Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician
Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician, you’ll receive:

• A market-competitive base salary of £35,000 and a realistic OTE of £0,000, with top-performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates.
•  Start and finish on your driveway. Demand-led shifts averaging 40 hours per week, with optional overtime available.

What you’ll need:
• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent), with proven technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer-focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

As a Roadside Technician within our Patrol division, you’ll deliver expert mechanical roadside repair, vehicle diagnostics, and emergency breakdown support across the UK. Whether it’s a flat battery, tyre change, or complex fault-finding, you’ll provide quick, confident solutions and reassurance when our members need it most.

You’ll start and end your day at home, tackling challenges head-on and making a real impact on the roadside - combining your technical expertise with outstanding member service.

We’ll set you up for success from day one, with your own RAC van, fuel card, full uniform, essential tools, and diagnostic kit all provided.
The RAC has been a trusted name for over 125 years, combining heritage with innovation. If you're looking for a career in roadside automotive services that’s rewarding, fast-paced, and full of variety - this is it.

No CV required when you apply – it's easier than ever to start your journey with us.

As a Roadside Technician at RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile:

•  Strong base pay  – £35,000 a year and realistic OTE f 0,000, with top-performers earning significantly more through bonuses and enhanced overtime rates
• Share in our success  – Join our colleague share scheme for free to benefit from the future growth of the business
• Free RAC Ultimate breakdown cover  – From your very first day
• Car salary sacrifice scheme  – Includes electric vehicle options (after 12 months) to help you save on tax
• Generous holidays  – 23 days plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)
• Pension & life cover  – Up to 6.5% matched pension contributions and life cover up to 4x your salary (10x with flex benefits)
• Wellbeing support  – 24/7 confidential support helpline for you and your family
•  Exclusive discounts  – Save on tools, tech, holidays, and more through our Orange Savings portal

Sound like your kind of role? Here’s what we’re after:

You’re more than a mechanic.  You’re a problem solver, a people person, and a proud ambassador for the RAC. Whether you’re on a busy roadside or a quiet cul-de-sac, you stay calm under pressure and confident in your craft.

You thrive on variety.  One moment it’s fault diagnostics, the next it’s a flat tyre or battery - no two jobs are the same. You’ll be equipped and ready for every call-out, with the tools, tech, and support to get the job done.

You think on your feet.  You’ll be trusted to think on your feet and make the right call for each customer. Different fixes, different faces, new challenges every day.


Why RAC?
For more than 128 years, we’ve been keeping drivers moving, and today we’re trusted by over 15 million members. We’re also trusted by our people, with a 4.5-star Glassdoor rating showing that RAC is a place where support, ambition, and opportunity go hand in hand.

We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. 

Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above).
Location: Windermere Day Nursery | Kettering | NN16 8LX.
Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year.
Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30.
Salary: £26,208-£9,702.40 per annum (pro-rata) | 2.60–£1 28 per hour. 

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed. 

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. 
• Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free. 
• Childcare discount : 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits : Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts. 
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service. 
• Career development : Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy. 

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1:  Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven : Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for c rity. 
• We are environmentally responsible : Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy. 

About you 

• You are a qualified early years professional : You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above.
• You are skilled in creating opportunities for learning: Your knowledge of the EYFS will enable you to work as a Key Person, planning and implementing high quality, engaging activities that promote learning through play; observing, assessing and recording children’s progress.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You will ensure every child feels safe, valued, and happy and their well-being is promoted.
• You are collaborative:   You enjoy working in partnership with children, parents and colleagues, effectively communicating and building strong and positive relationships.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.  If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities. 

We have an exciting opportunity at Sense for you to work as a Waking Night Support Worker and join our friendly well-established team in Kettering. 

This is a permanent role, working 27 hours per week. The shift patterns at this service are as follows: 10.00pm – 7.00am over a 4-week rota including weekends. 

At our Residential home we support 6 individuals with dual sensory impairments. This role will be supporting individuals with a range of sensory and physical disabilities to ensure individuals needs are met and that they remain safe during the night. There will be an opportunities to develop and use a range of communication methods. 

The people we support are individuals and therefore treated as such, as a general guide waking night staff will be responsible for supporting with personal care needs during the night and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and record keeping.

For genuine occupational reasons we are looking to appoint a female candidate only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

• Qualification and previous experience is not needed to join our staff team
• Sense provides an in-depth training package and we are happy to work alongside and support you in gaining a rewarding and valuable job role
• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme
• Wisdom App- free access for all employees to mindfulness application.

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

We now have an opportunity for a Relief Support Worker to join our service in Kettering.

This is a casual Relief Support Worker role, with various hours available. You will need a full UK Manual driving license for this role.

Sense offers 24 hours support to individuals, 365 days a year. There will be a variety of shifts on offer including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays. As a Relief Support Worker you will be able to choose your own shifts. 

In Kettering, we have a variety of different services including residential, supported living and day service.

As a Relief Support Worker you will have a choice of where and when you want to work, and will have the opportunity to gain a lot of experience by supporting individuals in a variety of different settings where no two days are the same.

Does this sound right for you?

• Free DBS Check
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

We now have an opportunity for Casual Support Workers to join our Sense College in Rothwell.

Casual posts are more flexible and do not have fixed shifts.  The working week operates Monday to Friday, hours are 9.15am-4.15pm.

All of our centres have specially designed facilities and equipment that enhance the learning experience.  These include fully equipped multi-sensory rooms and sensory gardens to aid stimulation, mobility and relaxation, assistive learning technology, and sport and leisure facilities.

The duties are varied and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals and they are all treated as such. As a general guide, you may support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.

Does this sound right for you?

• To support individuals / groups within the home, centre and community.
• To provide a customised, responsive and high quality service to people with multiple sensory impairments, physical and/or learning disabilities who use Sense services.
• To deliver services which meet or exceed organisational expectations and standards.
• Full job specification is attached below.

• You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.
• Knowledge of multi sensory impairments / learning difficullties is beneficial.
• Full person specification is attached below.
• A full manual UK license and willingness to drive is desirable.
• Knowledge of or qualification in British Sign Language or similar is beneficial ( BSL / Makaton etc.)

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Free DBS Check
• Free leadership and management development (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme)
• Free access to over 100 online and face to face training including the care certificate.
• On-going development opportunities
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Employee referral scheme
• Health and well-being support
• Pension Scheme
• Discount scheme

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. We value everyone’s contribution and ensure people are given the opportunity to realise their potential. We will promote equality and diversity in all that we do and the work we do in partnership with others. For more information please visit:  

Are you a hands-on engineer, technician or someone with any background in the medical, laboratory, or healthcare industry looking for your next step in a rewarding and future-focused industry?

We're working with a market leading technical services company seeking a trainee Workshop & Field Service Engineer to join their team. The role is based from the companies state of the art facility, but also involves the installation, servicing, and maintenance of specialist electronic equipment across a regional area.

You'll be working in a mix of medical, laboratory, and educational environments, supporting critical technology that directly impacts patient care, research, and learning.

Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with some technical aptitude and a strong work ethic, even if you haven't worked in a service role before.

The role will involve:

• Going through a full specialist training programme to become an expert in a specialist industry

• Installation and maintenance of specialist electronic equipment at customer sites

• Routine servicing and emergency breakdown response

• Fault-finding and diagnostics

• Managing parts and service reporting

• Providing a high level of customer service

• Travelling locally/regionally

• Working in clean, regulated environments such as hospitals, labs, and universities

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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