Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees Nurseries; Compton; Presencial; GBP 15 000 - 19 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progresss

Hive benefits and discounts

Resumo da oferta

Busy Bees is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship where you’ll learn through hands-on practice in a Busy Bees nursery. You’ll plan and deliver engaging activities under EYFS, supporting children’s development and safeguarding with guidance from experienced staff.

You’ll complete your apprenticeship with Busy Bees Education and Training, benefiting from mentoring, training, and a structured programme that supports career progression in childcare.

Qualificações

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years.
• To meet funding eligibility, UK residency for 3 consecutive years may be required.
• Evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills).

Responsabilidades

• Help plan and deliver age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
• Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure children's individual needs are understood and met.
• Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
• Work toward completing the apprenticeship within the expected timeframe.
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment to development.

Conhecimentos

Passion for childcare

Motivation to start career

Formação académica

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today!

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices.

Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship?

As An Apprentice, You Will

• Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals
• Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification
• Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses
• Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance
• Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term career in childcare

Our apprentices are valued members of the team — you won't just be watching; you will be learning, contributing, and growing from day one!

Why Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to.

You’ll Also Experience

• Our award-winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.
• A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported
• Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need

Busy Bees Benefits

We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off — our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial guidance through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension with Cushon
• Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

About Our Nursery

Join the dedicated team at Busy Bees Ashbourne, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 81, catering to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. Our caring and highly skilled childcare professionals provide tailored, age-appropriate activities and experiences across individual rooms designed specifically for each developmental stage. Located in a charming converted church on Derby Road, our nursery is easily accessible with excellent transport links to Derby, Uttoxeter, and the A515 and A52. As a valued member of our team, you will help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and explore. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while working in a supportive atmosphere focused on fostering children's growth and learning. We would love to welcome you to our vibrant community at Busy Bees Ashbourne!

Your Responsibilities And Expectations

• Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework
• Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met
• Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
• Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development

Essential Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years
• To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years
• Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills)

Desirable Criteria (not Essential)

• A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification

Start your future in Early Years with a team that truly believes in you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.