Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees Childcare; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Brighton is seeking an Early Years Teacher to lead the planning and delivery of educational content, mentor team members, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment for children's development. Ideal candidates should hold a QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification and have extensive experience in early years settings. This role offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including professional development and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher.
• Ability to take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Skills to ensure a safe and inclusive environment supporting emotional and social development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum.
• Mentor and guide team members on curriculum development.
• Support families, especially with any SEND/ASL needs.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Expert knowledge of EYFS framework

Experience in early years setting

Education

QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification

Job description

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

As an Early Years Teacher, you'll play a key role in developing educational content, mentoring team members, and promoting excellence across our centres.

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

Busy Bees Leicester Bitteswell, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a vibrant nursery located in Lutterworth, approximately a 30‑minute drive from central Leicester. Catering to children from babies to pre‑schoolers, the nursery is filled with exciting activities and resources designed to foster development and engagement. Conveniently situated near the borders of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, Busy Bees Bitteswell is accessible from various areas and offers free parking. Additionally, the nursery features a quiet and relaxing yoga room specifically for the Foundation Class, providing a calming environment for children to enjoy.

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

What to Expect as an Early Years Teacher

• Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework of age‑appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development
• Take on the role of Key Person, maintaining relationships with families and support parents with any SEND/ASL needs
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children's emotional and social development
• Ensure we encourage and praise children's development and achievements

Ideal Candidate

• Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification
• Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher)
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Lead our education team—apply now!