Job Description

Role Overview:

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

As 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.

Welcome to Our Jesmond Nursery

Our beautiful nursery in Newcastle's vibrant Jesmond area is rated

Good by Ofsted

and offers places for up to

108 children

. With a

longstanding, passionate team

, we're committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Just moments from

Jesmond Metro Station

, our location provides direct connections to

Newcastle city centre

,

South Shields

, and

Sunderland

, making commuting a breeze. Regular bus routes--including the

30, 308, Q3

, and more--serve nearby stops along

Great North Road, Jesmond Road

, and

Sandyford Road

. And if you're travelling by car, we offer

complimentary on-site parking

, ensuring convenience from door to door.

Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salary

, with clear pathways for

career progression

Ongoing professional development

to grow your skills and confidence Access to our

'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub

, packed with

retail discounts

Up to

28 days holiday

(including bank holidays), plus your

birthday off

--our gift to you

50% childcare discount

for your little ones ???

Enhanced family leave

and a

return-to-work bonus

Menopause support

via

Peppy

Financial guidance through

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

& trained

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Easy access to your

workplace pension

with

Cushon

Option for

discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Opportunities to

travel internationally

, experience new cultures, and learn best practices

Even More to Buzz About

As part of our team, you'll enjoy access to

Hive

, our all-in-one

Benefits and Wellbeing platform

designed to help you flourish inside and outside of work. From an impressive array of

retail discounts

to make your money go further, to our comprehensive

Wellbeing Hub

with physical and mental health support, we've got you covered. We love celebrating our incredible team, and our

'Celebrating You'

section showcases the many ways we recognise and reward your contributions. Plus, our dedicated

'Grow with Us'

area offers exciting

training and development opportunities

to help you thrive in your role and build a fulfilling career with Busy Bees.

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.

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.

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.


Role Responsibilities:

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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Required Qualifications:

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 Skills: Good communication capable or, 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!