Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
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 UKs
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 childrens
lives.
About our
Nursery
Join Busy Bees at our
Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for
112 children. Our dedicated team thrives on delivering excellence
and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to
enhance childrens learning experiences. Conveniently located just
a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily
accessible via the A6 and A421, we also provide free parking for
our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week option as
you contribute to a nurturing environment where children can
thrive!
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!
* 25% 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)
But wait, there’s
more! Youll 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:
Key
Responsibilities
* Assist in
planning and delivering educational activities that promote
childrens development.
* Create a safe,
stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
* Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships
with children and their families.
* Track and
report on childrens progress through observations and
assessments.
Required Qualifications:
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!