Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.
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
Join our nurturing team at Busy Bees in Stotfold, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 64 children. Our smaller team creates a family-like atmosphere, enhanced by our converted house that adds to the homely feel. We collaborate with local authorities for further training opportunities, supporting your professional growth. Located in a small town, we have regular bus services into larger towns and are conveniently situated next to a CO-OP with electric car charging points. We offer free parking and flexible working options, including a four-day work week. To show our appreciation, we provide weekly lunches, breakfasts, or sweet treats, along with an Employee of the Month program. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-oriented environment.
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 – 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 huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a
Wellbeing Hub
featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A
Celebrating You
section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated
Grow with Us
area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
What You'll Do
As A Nursery Room Manager
Create
engaging, exciting learning experiences for children
Lead
& inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity
Support
children’s development & maintain positive relationships with families
Plan
fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth
Ensure
the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene
Required Qualifications:
Are You Our Perfect Nursery Room Manager?
We’re searching for
dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals
to join our
team .
Do you have…?
Level 3 qualification or above
in early years education
Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a
Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
to inspire and support your team
A passion for fostering children’s development
and creating positive relationships with families