Overview
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 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 are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is 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
Busy Bees Eastbourne, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 100 children, designed on one floor for easy accessibility. We benefit from close bus links, onsite sensory room, and large separate gardens tailored for each age group, providing enriching outdoor experiences. We offer free parking for staff to create a supportive and accessible environment for both children and educators.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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
* Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, plus a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
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 physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development and care needs, and build strong family connections.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Good communication, excellent 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 experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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