Role 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, youll 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
Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week!
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 to28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off its 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)
But wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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 b partnerships with children and their families.
* Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
Required Qualifications:
What Were Looking For:
* 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 anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.
Start your rewarding career in early childhood education todayapply now!