Early Years Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for an Early Years Teacher in Leeds. In this role, you will lead planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities, mentor team members, and maintain relationships with families. Ideal candidates hold a QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification and have significant experience in early-years settings. Benefits include a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and up to 28 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an early-years setting, ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher.
• Ability to maintain relationships with families and support SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of activities in line with the early years curriculum.
• Take ownership of observation and planning for key children.
• Act as the Key Person, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Knowledge of the EYFS framework

Ability to create developmentally appropriate activities

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. 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 Leeds Headingley

Rated “Good” by Ofsted, this nursery has a capacity of 130 children and provides a light and bright setting that offers endless opportunities for children to reach their full potential. Located on Otley Road, with large signage and excellent public transport links (bus routes 1, 6, 7, 27, N1 and PH2), free parking is also available.

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)
• 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
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices
• Access to the Hive Wellbeing platform, a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health
• A “Celebrating You” section showcasing ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• A dedicated “Grow with Us” area sharing training designed to support your development

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 observation, assessments and planning for key children, and provide developmentally challenging next steps in line with EYFS
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development
• Act as the 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!