Overview
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 Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Nursery
Busy Bees Addlestone is a newly purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 113 children, featuring large outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play. Conveniently located within a five-minute walk to the high street and ten minutes from the train station. We provide free parking for staff and offer flexible working arrangements, creating a supportive and accommodating environment for our team.
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 – 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.
In addition, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health, plus a Celebrate You section recognising and rewarding our team. A Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
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 observations, 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
Ideal Candidate
* 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.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Note: Referrals and additional job postings from other roles have been omitted to maintain focus on the Early Years Teacher position.
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