Role Overview:
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 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 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 Edinburgh Dean Terrace is a 55-place converted 3-storey Georgian house offering 5 spacious, welcoming childcare rooms with an exciting, secure outdoor area for exploration. The Royal Botanical Gardens and Inverleith Park are nearby, where children regularly visit to develop outdoor skills, self-esteem, and confidence.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off – 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 abroad, experience different cultures, and learn new practices.
Additionally, you will have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognize and reward team members. Plus, a Grow with Us area highlights development opportunities and training to support your growth at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
* Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage children’s growth and learning.
* Lead educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Act as a Key Person: oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
Required Qualifications:
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Skills: Good communication, excellent organizational 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 are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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