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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.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and we’re proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.
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.
About Our Nursery
Join our enthusiastic team at Busy Bees in Stratford Court, an Ofsted‑rated Good facility with a capacity of 100 children. The team delivers a supportive and vibrant environment.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a wide 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 that’s not all – you’ll also enjoy access to our benefits and wellbeing platform, Hive, and a wellbeing hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. Benefit from a Celebrating You section and a Grow with Us area designed to support your growth at Busy Bees.
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).
* Key Person role: oversee children’s development, care needs and build strong family connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Good communication and organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value and service. If you have previous experience working with children – ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse – and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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