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 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, youll 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
Busy Bees Egham, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 100 children and is equipped with a variety of new, age-appropriate toys and equipment. Children across all ages have access to outdoor spaces featuring stimulating elements and sensory play areas. Conveniently located within a five-minute walk of Egham train station and situated on the high street, our nursery offers ample parking for easy visits. We provide complimentary lunches for our children and encourage them to spend time playing and exploring the outdoor areas available. Our expert nursery staff facilitate opportunities for children to take safe risks during play, fostering a sense of wonder while building self-confidence.

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 its 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, theres 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 childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
Required Qualifications: What Were 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, were 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 youre ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!

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