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. Busy Bees values high-quality education and provides 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 have won awards for our workplace culture. 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. 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 opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Prenton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children. It offers a bright, purpose-built setting designed for young learners, with large, well-lit rooms and a natural garden. Located in a residential area of Prenton, it provides transport links to the Wirral, Liverpool, and Cheshire. The nursery is close to the M53 and main bus routes, and 1.5 miles from Arrowe Park Hospital. There are 10 primary schools nearby to support transitions. Free staff parking is available.
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 – it’s our gift to you
* 50% 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
* Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices
Busy Bees also offers access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards team members, along with Grow with Us for development opportunities and training.
Responsibilities
* Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to support childrenf growth and learning.
* Lead educational activities and deliver sessions that support physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Act as Key Person, overseeing children’s development and care needs and building strong family connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Good communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.
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