Overview
Join 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 offers 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. Every team member is 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 Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Nursery
Join Busy Bees at our Northampton Spinney Hill nursery, where we have an Ofsted rating of Good and a capacity of 111 children. Our long-standing team provides high-quality care in a convenient location, with nearby amenities. We offer free lunches and staff parking, plus flexible working options.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off
* 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 and learn new practices
A Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offers a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub to support physical and mental health. There is also a Grow with Us area highlighting development opportunities and training.
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 aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
* Proven experience with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
* Good communication, strong organisational skills, and ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities
If you have previous experience in roles such as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse and want to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education Administration Programs
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