Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Professional to join their Chippenham location. You will empower children by creating engaging educational spaces and implementing our unique curriculum. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and a desire for professional development. This role offers competitive salary, generous holiday, childcare discounts, and a supportive environment focused on employee wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Desire for ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to learn and progress professionally.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, educational spaces for children.
• Implement the Bee Curious curriculum.
• Ensure a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Willingness to learn and progress

Education

Qualified Early Years Professional

Job description

Job Description

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

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
Chippenham, rated Good by Ofsted, is a large and spacious nursery with a capacity of 106 children, featuring three base rooms tailored to different age groups. Our baby unit includes two separate areas—Tinies and Tots—while the toddler room offers two play spaces, and the large preschool room prepares children for school. We have four outdoor areas designed to foster gross motor skill development in a safe environment. Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience and strive to create a home away from home for children and their families. Conveniently located just off the A350 Bath Road, next to McDonald's and Sainsbury's, we offer free parking and quick access to bus links to Bath and Chippenham town centre, where train links to London and Bristol are readily available.

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 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