Job Description
Your responsibilities and expectations
As an apprentice, you will:
* Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
* Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children
* Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
* Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met
* Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
* Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe
* Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development
* Show an enthusiastic, proactive, and open approach to learning new skills every day
* Provide your line Manager with regular information about the activities and progress within the room
About our Nursery Busy Bees Manchester Hyde has a capacity of 90 children and is rated "Good" by Ofsted. Our nursery features age-specific rooms and extensive outdoor space for exploration, emphasizing learning through play. We’re passionate about helping your child flourish! From interactive play to educational exploration, we create an atmosphere where curiosity is sparked, and learning is fun.Located conveniently on Mottram Road in Hyde, our centre is just a 5-minute drive from the M67 at Junction 3, making it an ideal choice for commuting. For those who prefer public transportation, Godley Train Station is only an 8-minute walk away. Additionally, there’s a bus stop right outside the nursery on St Paul's Hills Road, serving various routes (127, 201, 846, and 871). Free parking is available for staff.
Busy Bees Benefits
We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing training and career progression
* Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge 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 guidance through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Workplace pension with Cushon
* Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Your responsibilities and expectations
As an apprentice, you will:
* Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
* Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children
* Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
* Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met
* Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
* Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe
* Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development
* Show an enthusiastic, proactive, and open approach to learning new skills every day
* Provide your line Manager with regular information about the activities and progress within the room
Essential Criteria
To apply, you must:
* Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years
* To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years
* Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)
Desirable Criteria (not essential)
* A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification
Start your future in Early Years with a team that truly believes in you. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees journey!