Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees In Portishead; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery group as an Early Years Teacher in Leeds. You will develop educational content, mentor staff, and create engaging learning environments for children. The role offers competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an early years setting.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities.
• Mentor and guide team members.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

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

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

At Busy Bees Leeds, Colton Mill, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, we provide a vibrant and engaging environment where every child can learn and thrive through a diverse range of exciting activities and fantastic learning resources. Our bright, welcoming rooms are designed to spark creativity and laughter, offering endless opportunities for your child to explore their imagination. The fun continues outdoors in our spacious, enclosed garden, where children can enjoy fresh air and learn to take safe risks under the careful supervision of our dedicated staff. Conveniently located just off the M1 at Junction 46, our nursery is situated on Stile Hill Way, making it easily accessible with Leeds City Centre just a 20-minute drive away. For families using public transport, there is a bus stop nearby on Stile Hill Way, served by bus routes 19, 19A, and 22. Free parking is also available for added convenience, ensuring a hassle-free visit.

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 showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing 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 of age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum, using your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing 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!