Overview
Role Overview: Join Busy Bees – a leading nursery group in the UK. As an Early Years Educator, you will support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children and contribute to a high-quality learning environment. Busy Bees values high-quality education and opportunities for growth.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and abroad. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have won awards for our workplace culture. Every team member is valued and supported.
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 Holmes Chapel, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 105 children. The nursery provides a warm, welcoming environment with a large garden for outdoor exploration and safe risk-taking. Location details: Manor Lane (off the A54), 5-minute drive from the M6 J18. Public transport access via Holmes Chapel train station and Aldi bus stop (both ~5-minute walk). Free parking is available.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discretionary discounts
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off
* 25% childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
* Support through Peppy menopause program
* Salary Finance for financial wellbeing
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Pension access via Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Additional access to the Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with discounts, wellbeing resources, and development opportunities.
Role 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 partnerships with children and their families.
* Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
What We’re 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 as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Education
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