Job Description
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.
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, 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 offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery Busy Bees Cheltenham Wellington Road, rated Good by Ofsted, is housed in a beautiful Georgian building with three floors and tall ceilings, accommodating up to 90 children. Our nursery is surrounded by picturesque walks around Pittville Parks and Lakes, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration. We frequently take outings to local events, such as the paint festival and Christmas decorations, and enjoy visits to the nearby library for additional extracurricular activities. Conveniently located near Cheltenham Town Centre, we benefit from great bus and train links. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our vibrant and engaging learning environment.
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 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)
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.
Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team!
Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice:
* Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room
As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.
To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. xkybehq Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.