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. We are a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and some 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.
* Introduction to our 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
Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Ely, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 78 children. We value each individual and strive to provide a safe and warm environment where children and families can thrive. Our nursery supports local schools with work experience opportunities and participates in community events, such as local Christmas activities and police visits, fostering strong relationships with nearby primary schools. We are conveniently located off the A10 with good travel links. We provide free lunch for staff as part of this opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a caring community.
Busy Bees 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
* 50% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
* Support through Peppy for menopause
* Salary Finance financial support
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Pension access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub to support physical and mental health, plus a Grow with Us area for development opportunities.
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 development 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 in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Skills: 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 prior experience with children in roles such as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse and are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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