Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers ample growth opportunities.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have received awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Chineham in Basingstoke, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built, single-storey nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Conveniently located near the M3 and M4 motorways, close to Basingstoke train station, and just a short walk or drive from Chineham Business Park. Ample parking and a bus service linking the town to Chineham enhance accessibility. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment that supports each child's growth and development.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across many retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off – 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
* Workplace pension access through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel internationally and experience different cultures
Additionally, you'll enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub for health resources, a Celebrating You section recognizing team members, and a Grow with Us area with development opportunities.
Role Responsibilities:
* Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage learning.
* Lead educational activities supporting children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
* Act as a Key Person: oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
Required Qualifications:
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Skills: Good communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
At Busy Bees, we are committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children, such as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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