Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children.
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child a best start in life and provide ample opportunities for growth.
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.
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we have opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.
Busy Bees Nottingham Wollaton is an Ofsted‑rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109. Our vibrant nursery offers extensive gardens, a pre‑school area, and collaborations with the local library and Wollaton Park. Conveniently located on Bromcote Lane, it is just a 10‑minute drive from Nottingham city centre.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Birthday off
* 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 and learn new practices
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, excellent 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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