Role OverviewJoin Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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 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 NurseryChatham , rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 78 children, featuring a single-level design that includes three rooms with free flow access. We provide essential items such as nappies and wipes for added convenience. Conveniently located near Gillingham and Brompton, our nursery is situated next to the dockyard, offering a unique community connection. We boast free parking, a large garden for outdoor activities, and a longstanding staff team. Our curriculum includes extracurricular activities such as Spanish and Razz, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for all children.

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)

Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

Additionally, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.

Role ResponsibilitiesWhat 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 QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.

Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

Skills: 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 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!

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