Lead Early Years Teacher — EYFS, Mentoring & Growth

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and 5

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing platform

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead planning and delivery under the EYFS framework. You will mentor colleagues, observe and assess children, and build strong relationships with families as a Key Person.

The role emphasizes inclusive practice, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality learning experiences across Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum, with opportunities for professional development and progression within our UK nursery network.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 strong relationships with families 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.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Observation & assessment

Education

QTS/EYTS/EYPS qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead planning and delivery under the EYFS framework. You will mentor colleagues, observe and assess children, and build strong relationships with families as a Key Person.

The role emphasizes inclusive practice, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality learning experiences across Busy Bees’ Bee Curious curriculum, with opportunities for professional development and progression within our UK nursery network.