Early Years Teacher

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Early Years Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in creating engaging educational experiences for young learners, fostering their curiosity and confidence through a unique curriculum. You'll lead the planning and delivery of activities while mentoring fellow educators, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all children. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. Join a nurturing team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification with extensive early years experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS framework.
• Mentor team members and maintain relationships with families.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Mentoring Skills

Observation and Assessment

Curriculum Development

Education

QTS

EYTS

EYPS

Job description

Role Overview:

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 Canterbury, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 80 children and features a knowledgeable and experienced team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. Our setting is part of a family hub, offering valuable support to families within the local community. Conveniently located on a main road, we benefit from excellent bus and train links, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both children and educators.

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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a 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.

Role Responsibilities:

What to expect as an Early Years Teacher

• Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• 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 supporting 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.

Required Qualifications:

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!