Job Description

Role Overview:

Join Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group

Early Years Educator - Busy Bees Nursery, Sandy

Looking to build your career in early childhood education? At

Busy Bees

, the UK's largest and most trusted nursery group, you'll help give every child the

best start in life

while growing in a role you'll love.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

With nearly

400 nurseries across the UK

, we're leaders in

early years education

and childcare. We offer award-winning training, clear career progression, and a supportive environment where every team member feels

valued, heard, and empowered

.

About our Nursery

Join our Ofsted-rated Good nursery in

Sandy

, located on the Sandy Secondary School site. With space for 70 children, it's a warm, welcoming space that puts learning first. Enjoy

free staff parking

,

flexible working hours

, and options like

four-day weeks

and job shares.

Busy Bees Benefits

13.27 per hour 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 huge array huge 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 showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated

Grow with Us

area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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!