Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Wandsworth is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to plan and deliver high-quality activities aligned with the EYFS, lead observation and assessments, and support families.

You will mentor teammates, take on Key Person responsibilities, ensure a safe, inclusive environment, and help children learn through play in our welcoming Busy Bees centre with strong community links.

Qualifications

• QTS / EYTS / EYPS qualification required.
• Extensive experience in an early years setting preferred.
• Leadership and mentoring skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery with strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Carry out observation, assessment and planning for key children with developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Mentor and guide team members and contribute to curriculum development.
• Take on the Key Person role, building relationships with families and supporting SEND/ASL needs.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment that supports emotional and social development.
• Encourage and celebrate children's development and achievements.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS

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 Wandsworth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 118 children and is the perfect choice for parents seeking excellent childcare in Wandsworth. Our purpose-built, single-storey nursery features three large, spacious rooms that provide an exceptional environment for children to flourish and thrive. With easy access to our garden, little ones can freely explore both indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering their confidence and love for learning. Conveniently located near Wandsworth Town Station, parents can easily reach us by walking north-east on Old York Road towards Swandon Way A217, continuing on Smugglers Way opposite the Holiday Inn Hotel, and turning right onto Jews Road where the nursery is situated. We offer complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff. Our garden includes a special planting area that provides hands‑on experiences about the life cycle of plants. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every child receives the best start in life, offering a diverse range of activities to stimulate young minds. From our relaxing Sensory Room to extracurricular activities like Language Classes, Music and Dance, Baby Ballet, and Yoga, there's always something exciting happening to engage your child's curiosity and development.

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 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.

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 b relationships with familie 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.