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. Busy Bees 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. You’ll be introduced 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 the enthusiastic team at Busy Bees Nottingham Wollaton, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 109. The nursery provides an engaging environment with expansive gardens and dedicated outdoor spaces for each age group. Our pre-school area fosters a love for plants and the environment. We collaborate with the local library and Wollaton Park to enhance learning beyond nursery walls. Location details: Bromcote Lane, Nottingham city centre within 10 minutes drive, Wollaton Park nearby, A52 and M1 (Junction 25) accessible. Public transport available via Admiral Rodney (Stop WO06) for routes 13 and 30. We also host free Jo Jingle sessions on Mondays during term time and offer free staff parking.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts
* 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
* Pension access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
* Opportunities to travel to other countries
Additional resources include the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub, a Celebrating You section, and a Grow with Us area for 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 that support children’s development in line with the 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
* Skills: good communication, excellent organisational abilities, and ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities
Busy Bees is committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children as an 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.
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