Early Years Teacher
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 little 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, boasting nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are passionate about giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts at 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 internationally, experience diverse cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers an extensive 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, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
What to Expect as an Early Years Teacher
In this role, you will:
- 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 the Key Person, building strong relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that nurtures children’s emotional and social development.
- Encourage and celebrate children’s development and achievements.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification.
- Has extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
- Possesses strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Lead our education team—apply now!
