Early Years Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Teacher to develop educational content and mentor team members. You will lead the planning and delivery of activities aligned with the EYFS framework, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children. The ideal candidate will hold a QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification, and possess extensive experience in early years settings. This position offers competitive benefits, including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to lead our education team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of activities in line with the early years curriculum.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Mentor and guide team members in curriculum development.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Mentoring skills

Observation and assessment

Education

QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification

Job description

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 our Nursery: Busy Bees Leeds, Colton Mill, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, provides a vibrant and engaging environment where every child can learn and thrive through a diverse range of activities and learning resources. Our bright rooms spark creativity and laughter, with an outdoor enclosed garden where children learn to take safe risks under the careful supervision of our staff. The nursery is conveniently located off the M1 at Junction 46 on Stile Hill Way, with Leeds City Centre about a 20-minute drive away. Public transport options include a nearby bus stop on Stile Hill Way (services 19, 19A, and 22). Free parking is available for visitors.

Busy Bees Benefits include: competitive salary, ongoing professional development and career progression, the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers, up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), your birthday off, 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, pension access through Cushon, discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), and opportunities to travel to other countries to experience different cultures. The Benefits and Wellbeing platform Hive provides a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub, along with a Celebrate You section and Grow with Us area for development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework and age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, and provide developmentally appropriate 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.
• Encourage and celebrate 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 to lead our education team.