Apprentice Educator

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Professional Apprentice in St Albans. The role involves planning activities for children, maintaining quality childcare, and building relationships within the nursery. Candidates should be willing to learn and ideally possess a Level 2 in Early Years. This position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid.
• Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for children in care.
• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare.
• Building effective relationships with children, parents, and team members.
• Ensuring each child's individual needs are met.
• Contributing to the safeguarding of all children.
• Actively working towards the apprenticeship standards.
• Communicate with their line Manager regarding activities and progress.

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.

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

Busy Bees St Albans Glenalmond, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 116 children and features a centre with extensive history, including original paneling in the main foyer and beautiful high ceilings, along with stunning stained glass windows throughout the setting.

Our nursery consists of seven base rooms spread across three floors, thoughtfully divided into different age ranges and stages to cater to the diverse needs of our children.

Conveniently located within easy distance of the M25 and M1, we also offer complimentary lunches and free parking for staff.

Additional features include a soft play area, a sensory room, and an exclusive preschool programme, enhancing our nurturing environment for early childhood development.

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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health
• A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• A dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees

Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
• Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
• Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
• Actively working towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
• Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room

As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.

Qualifications

To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.

Apply Now

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