Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees Childcare; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; 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. The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent, extensive experience in early years settings, and leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 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 the education team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Ownership of observation, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Mentor team members and contribute to curriculum development.
• Maintain relationships with families and support parents.

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 includes partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Newbury, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 104 children and features a longstanding staff team that fosters a supportive and respectful family community. Our nursery is conveniently located on the grounds of Newbury College, offering a peaceful environment for children to learn and grow. We benefit from good bus links to Newbury town centre and surrounding areas, with just a 20‑minute walk to the town centre. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our welcoming facility.

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

What to Expect as an Early Years Teacher

• 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 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
• 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!