Job Description

Sunderland, United Kingdom Centre Full Time / Permanent GBP 12.77/Hr. 19017

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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.

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

Sunderland Doxford has an Ofsted rating of Good! Our 90 place purpose built nursery has 4 spacious base rooms and a sensory room. Each room has its own free flow garden for constant outdoor access. Very long standing team with staff hitting 10 year and 20 year milestones. We have excellent links with local primary schools. On a popular business park with excellent transport links, including a bus link 2 minutes walk away from the centre - connecting you to the town! Free onsite parking available.

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 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.

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.

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!