Apprentice Educator

Busy Bees Nurseries; Reigate; Presencial; GBP 8300 - 12.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progress

Bee Curious curriculum

Up to 28 days holiday incl bankhols

Your birthday off

Up to 50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work

Workplace pension

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees in Reigate is offering an Early Years Apprenticeship. Join a leading nursery group focused on delivering high-quality childcare and a strong training pathway. You will learn on the job and through dedicated mentoring as you progress through your qualification.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in a busy nursery, work with supportive colleagues, and benefit from structured development opportunities within Busy Bees Education and Training.

Formación

• Passion for childcare and motivation to start a career in Early Years.
• Resident in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years to meet funding eligibility.
• 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 for all children.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met.
• Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
• Complete apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe.
• Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development.

Conocimientos

Childcare passion

UK residency 3 years

Educación

GCSE Maths/English 3/D or Level 2

A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

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

About Our Nursery

Reigate, rated Good by Ofsted, is located in a charming listed building with a single-level design, featuring a small garden and a large car park. With a capacity of 93 children, we work closely with local schools and have recently begun collaborating with local businesses and charities to enhance our community connections. Our nursery is within walking distance of Reigate Station and offers excellent transport links, along with free parking for staff. We provide a physical and sensory room for babies, an academy for preschoolers, and a variety of extracurricular activities, ensuring a well-rounded and nurturing environment for all children.

Busy Bees Benefits

• 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!
• Up to 50% 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)

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

• 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.