Busy Bees

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's intellectual, social and emotional development within our Busy Bees nurseries.

You will create safe, stimulating environments, plan activities aligned with EYFS, and build strong family connections as a trusted Key Person. In addition to a competitive salary, you can access our Hive benefits and Wellbeing Hub, generous holiday entitlement, childcare discounts, and ongoing career development opportunities to help

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication, organisational skills, and ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities supporting physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
• Key Person Role: oversee children's development, care needs and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge 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 reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections., Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you'll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding c…
• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!
• We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team as Lunch Time Cover staff. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality care and supervi…
• Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK, 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

• 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)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.