Job Description
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you ready to make a difference? As an Early Years Teacher at Busy Bees, you'll be at the heart of our mission to provide every child with the best start in life. Your role will involve developing engaging educational content, mentoring your team, and promoting excellence across our centres.
About Us
Busy Bees is proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to nurturing every child’s potential and fostering a workplace culture that values every team member. Join us and be part of a team where your voice is heard and your contributions are valued!
Why Choose Busy Bees?
We believe in rewarding our team members with a range of fantastic benefits:
* Competitive salary
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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 diverse 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, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
What to Expect as an Early Years Teacher
In this role, you will:
* Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
* Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
* Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
* Act as the Key Person, building strong relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
* Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that fosters children’s emotional and social development.
* Encourage and celebrate children’s development and achievements.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
* Holds QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification.
* Has extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
* Possesses strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Ready to lead our education team? Apply now and help shape the future of our children!