Job Description
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners? As an Early Years Teacher at Busy Bees, you’ll be at the forefront of developing engaging educational content, mentoring your team, and promoting excellence across our centres.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are passionate about giving every child the best start in life and are proud of our award-winning workplace culture. Here, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. 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
Our beautiful Newcastle Gosforth nursery boasts an Ofsted rating of Good and has a capacity of 108. With 15 years of dedicated service, our team is committed to giving children the best start in life. Enjoy excellent transport links, easy access to the A1, metro, and a bus stop just minutes away, along with free onsite parking!
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Access to our ‘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 wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We celebrate you with a dedicated Celebrating You section showcasing how we recognize and reward our valued team members. And don’t miss our Grow with Us area, sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities
What to expect as an Early Years Teacher:
* Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
* Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
* Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
* Act as Key Person, maintaining strong relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
* Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
* Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
Required Qualifications
Ideal Candidate:
* Hold QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification.
* Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Lead our education team—apply now!