Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Teacher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of our young learners. Your expertise will help develop engaging content, mentor fellow team members, and promote excellence across our centres.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. 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 Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About Our Nursery
Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Westwick, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 131 children. Our unique farm nursery features a Forest School and outdoor learning environment, promoting a holistic approach to education that gives children the best head start in their development. Conveniently located with excellent links to the guided bus from the city, Huntington, and St Ives, we offer:
* Free lunch
* Free parking
* Flexible working days to support a healthy work-life balance
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and innovative environment.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 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 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 a huge 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, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities
What to expect as an Early Years Teacher:
* 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 Key Person, maintaining relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
* Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
* Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
Required Qualifications
Ideal Candidate:
* Hold QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification.
* Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.
Lead Our Education Team—Apply Now!