Join Our Team at Busy Bees Hatfield Road, St Albans!\n\n

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that not only values high-quality education but also offers incredible growth opportunities!

\n\nAbout Us\n

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have received awards for our exceptional workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.

\n\nWhy Work at Busy Bees?\n

We provide 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.

\n\nOur Charitable Commitment\n

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

\n\nAbout Our Nursery\n

Busy Bees St Albans Hatfield Road, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 65 children and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed to support creativity and positive development as they prepare for full-time education. Conveniently located just a five-minute drive from the A1(M) junction 3 and within a 10-minute drive from the bustling centers of St Albans and Hatfield, our nursery provides easy access for families. We offer complimentary lunches and free parking for staff, creating a welcoming environment. With a strong focus on social development, we ensure that language and communication thrive within our setting, featuring six bright and spacious rooms tailored for each age group.

\n\nBusy Bees Benefits\n

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• Competitive salary
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• Ongoing professional development and career progression
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• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
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• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
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• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
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• 50% childcare discount
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• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
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• Menopause support through Peppy
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• Financial support through Salary Finance
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• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
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• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
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• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
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But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We also have a Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members, along with a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

\n\nRole Responsibilities\n

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

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• \nCreate a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
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• \nLead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
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• \nKey Person Role: Oversee children’s development and care needs while building strong family connections.
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\n\nRequired Qualifications\n

What We’re Looking For:

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• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
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• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
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• Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
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At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have 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!