Overview
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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 Busy Bees
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 Nursery
Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park, rated "Good" by Ofsted and with a capacity of 130 children, provides a loving, stimulating, and engaging environment for children to thrive academically and emotionally. The nursery features a spacious outdoor area with a large garden divided into dedicated spaces for each age group, allowing seamless free flow for children to explore, play, and learn outdoors. It is located in Meridian Leisure and Business Park, just off the A563, a short drive from the M1 and M69, and close to public transport. The staff team includes experienced professionals, including our Centre Director, and a Foundation Class with a weekly football and physical activity program to enhance outdoor experiences.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off
* 25% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
* Peppy menopause support
* Salary Finance financial support
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Pension access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of discounts and a Wellbeing Hub to support health and development.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
* Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
* Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families.
* Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare
* Experience working with children under 5
* Empathy and understanding — each child is unique
* Strong communication and organisational skills
You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!
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