Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading NurseryGroup in the UK
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading rolein fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development ofchildren at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-qualityeducation and provides ample growth opportunities.
AboutUsBusy Bees is the UK's leading nurserygroup, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas.We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life andare proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At BusyBees, 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 createengaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part ofour team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curiouscurriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in younglearners.
Our Charitable CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offerfantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraisingto support children's lives.
Aboutour Nursery
Busy Bees in Glasgow Lenzie, is a brand-new,state-of-the-art nursery! This newly built, two-storey nursery hasfive age specific rooms that are well equipped for children agedfrom 3 months to 5 years old. With 90 available spaces, Busy BeesLenzie offers a bright and airy space for children to grow andlearn. Our wonderful team of passionate qualified early yearseducators support children throughout their developmental journey,giving them the best start in life!
Busy BeesBenefits
- Competitivesalary- Ongoing professional development andcareer progression- Our 'Hive' benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range ofretailers- Up to 28 days holiday per year(including bank holidays)- Your birthday off –it's our gift to you!- 50% childcarediscount- Enhanced family leave and return towork bonus- Menopause support throughPeppy- Financial support through SalaryFinance- Employee Assistance Programme andMental Health First Aiders- Cycle to Workscheme- Easy access to your workplace pensionthrough Cushon- Discounted Private MedicalInsurance (PMI)- Opportunities to travel toother countries, experience different cultures and learn newpractices.
Butwait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to ourBenefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive- offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your moneyto go further, along with a WellbeingHub featuring resources to support your physical andmental health. A Celebrating Yousection showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued teammembers. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Usarea sharing the exciting development opportunitiesand training designed to support you to thrive and grow at BusyBees.
Role Responsibilities:
What to Expect as a NurseryPractitioner:
- Create aSafe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange roomsto encourage children's growth andlearning.- Lead Educational Activities: Plan anddeliver activities that support children's physical, emotional,intellectual, and social development, aligned with theCurriculum for Excellence and Realising theAmbition.- Key Person Role: Overseechildren's development, care needs, and build strong familyconnections.
Required Qualifications:
What We're LookingFor
- Level 3 (or above)qualification in Early Years Education.- Provenexperience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interestin early childhood education- Skills: Goodcommunication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and theability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliveractivities.
AtBusy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. Ifyou have previous experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant orNursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in earlychildhood education we encourage you to apply!