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 UKs 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 childrens lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Birmingham QE is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 141, located in a two-storey building close to the Queen Elizabeth and Women’s Hospitals. The nursery has strong community ties with the QE hospital, including initiatives such as the Harvest Festival and Christmas card projects. With excellent transport links and free on-site staff parking, the nursery is easily accessible. Staff enjoy benefits such as free parking, complimentary lunches, and the option of a four-day working week. 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. Benefits and Wellbeing Platform Access to our Hive platform offering a wide range of retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing team recognitions, and a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training. What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner * Create a safe, stimulating environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage childrens growth and learning. * Lead educational activities: Plan and deliver activities that support childrens 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 working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education. * Good communication skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities. * Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply! J-18808-Ljbffr