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 at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample 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 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 children's lives.
About our Nursery
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Droitwich, an Ofsted-rated Good facility with a capacity for 86 children. Our long-standing staff is committed to providing quality care, and our newly refurbished center features a large outdoor play space, with a Forest School program coming soon. We enjoy collaboration with a local care home to enrich our children's experiences. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the train station and accessible via local bus routes, we offer free parking for our staff. Additionally, we provide a flexible four-day work week option, making it an ideal place to develop your career in early childhood education.
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)
Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of discounts and a Wellbeing Hub to support your health. We also recognise and reward our valued team members through a Celebrating You program and provide Grow with Us opportunities for development and training.
Role Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
* 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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