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Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

OverviewAs an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About UsBusy 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 CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children''s lives.

About Our NurseryJoin our passionate team at Busy Bees in St Neots, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 93 children. Our dedicated staff focus on supporting each child to be their unique self, with an emphasis on building confidence and self-esteem. We maintain strong links with local schools and are actively building connections with the nearby elderly home, fostering community engagement. Located in a quiet area just a five-minute walk from local shops, eateries, and bus stops, our nursery offers convenience for families and staff alike. We provide free parking and a range of flexible working hours to suit your work-life balance, from half days to full days and options for two to five-day work weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-focused environment.

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.

Additionally, you’ll have access to our benefits and wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts, along with a Wellbeing Hub and a Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding colleagues. The Grow with Us area highlights development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

What To Expect As a Nursery Practitioner

Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children''s growth and learning.

Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children''s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the EYFS.

Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.

Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.

Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!

Employment details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Education Administration Programs

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