Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees Childcare; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Biggleswade is seeking an Early Years Professional. This role is perfect for those passionate about child development and looking for a supportive environment to help advance their careers. The nursery offers ongoing professional development and a variety of benefits including competitive salary, childcare discounts, and flexible working options. Join a committed team dedicated to providing children with the best start in life.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children.
• Keen to learn and progress in professional development.
• Dedication to children's best interests.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, educational spaces for children.
• Introduce the Bee Curious curriculum.
• Participate in community involvement and fundraising.

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? 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. 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. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees in Biggleswade is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our dedicated staff, some of whom have been with us for over 12 years, prioritise the best interests of all children and their families. We maintain strong links with the local community and are easily accessible, located a 15-20 minute walk from the town centre with nearby bus stops and train stations. Free parking is available, and we are near a local gym, swimming pool, and various shops. Flexible working options are available, including a four-day pattern and both part-time and full-time contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-focused environment.

Busy Bees Benefits: Competitive salary; ongoing professional development and career progression; Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with retailer discounts; up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays); your birthday off; 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; pension access through Cushon; discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI). Access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with extensive retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.

Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team!