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.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.
Why Work at Busy Bees
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we support children’s lives through community involvement and fundraising.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees in Cambridge Ely is an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 78 children. It is a safe, warm environment where children, families, and local schools collaborate. Conveniently located near transport links, staff receive free lunch.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- ‘Hive’ benefits, wellbeing hub, and discounts across a wide range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Salary finance support
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Workplace pension via Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
You’ll also enjoy access to our Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform, a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health, and a dedicated Grow with Us area showcasing training and development opportunities.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children’s development.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Act as Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families.
- Track and report on children’s progress through observations and assessments.
Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
- Experience working with children under 5.
- Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!
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