Early Years Teacher
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Teacher, you’ll play a key role in developing educational content, mentoring team members, 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 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
Alderley Day Nursery has a capacity of 94 children and was established in 2007. This Montessori nursery features eight main activity rooms designed for children from babies to preschoolers. Nestled in the open countryside of Nether Alderley, the nursery is purpose-built and includes an expansive outdoor space accessible from each room. This design aims to use the outdoors as an extension of the indoor environment, providing children with firsthand experiences of their natural world during this crucial stage of development. Located approximately a 15-minute drive from Macclesfield, Alderley Day Nursery offers a delightful setting for learning and growth. Free parking is available.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off its 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
Role Responsibilities:
What To Expect As An Early Years Teacher
* Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework and age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum.
* Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
* Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
* Take on the role of Key Person, maintaining 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 celebrate children's development and achievements.
Required Qualifications
* Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification.
* Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
* Leadership and mentoring skills.
Lead our education team — apply now!
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