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 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 Lichfield is an exciting flagship center, celebrating its return to where it all began 40 years ago in 1983. Rated for a capacity of 110 children, our purpose-built nursery features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities across bright and airy rooms designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Our market-leading sustainable center has been thoughtfully designed with the environment in mind, incorporating various eco-friendly features, including living walls, solar panels, EV charging points, bike storage, food waste collections, LED motion-activated lights, and low-flow water taps. Conveniently located on Birmingham Road, opposite The Cooperative Food supermarket, our nursery is easily accessible. If you prefer public transport, you’ll find the closest bus stop just a 3-minute walk away, serving bus routes 3 and X3 Platinum. Free parking is available for staff.Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive 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, excellent organizational 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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