Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy
Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the
UKAs 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
UsBusy 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, you’ll be
introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster
curiosity and confidence in young
learners.Our
Charitable CommitmentThrough 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 Maidstone
Oakwood accommodates 47 children in a small, welcoming nursery with
a friendly team dedicated to providing quality care. Our nursery
features two large outdoor areas that allow children to explore and
play in a semi-rural location, offering close links to local
schools and convenient access to trains and buses. We provide a
separate sleep room and have embedded free flow procedures to
support children's individual needs. Additionally, we offer free
parking for staff, ensuring easy access during drop-offs and
collections. Busy
Bees
BenefitsCompetitive
salaryOngoing professional development and
career progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits and
wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of
retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year
(including bank holidays)Your birthday off –
it’s our gift to you!50% childcare
discountEnhanced family leave and return to
work bonusMenopause support through
PeppyFinancial support through Salary
FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and
Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work
schemeEasy access to your workplace pension
through CushonDiscounted Private Medical
Insurance (PMI)Opportunities to travel to
other countries, experience different cultures and learn new
practices.But wait, there’s 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: 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, care needs, and build strong family
connections. Required Qualifications:
What We’re Looking
ForLevel 3 (or above)
qualification in Early Years Education.Proven
experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest
in early childhood educationSkills: Good
communication capable or, 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
previous 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!