Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young children? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that prioritizes high-quality education and offers abundant growth opportunities!
🌟 Kids 1st Sunderland Cleadon — Where Outstanding Care Meets Village Charm
Nestled in the picturesque village of Cleadon, just north of Sunderland, our Outstanding-rated nursery provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive. With five bright and spacious base rooms designed to spark curiosity and creativity, along with a beautifully equipped private garden that feels just like home, it’s a truly special place to grow, learn, and play.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
We offer a range of fantastic benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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 internationally, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, explore our dedicated Grow with Us area, sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:
* Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
* Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development and care needs while 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 passion for early childhood education.
* Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver engaging 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!