Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK\n\n

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers abundant 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 won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

\n\nWhy Work at Busy Bees?\n

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.

\n\nOur Charitable Commitment\n

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

\n\nAbout Our Nursery\n

Busy Bees Preston Hospital, rated "Good" by Ofsted, accommodates 60 children and is conveniently located within the grounds of Preston Hospital. Our dedicated staff team, with years of childcare experience, has created a clean, modern, and welcoming nursery environment, ensuring a homely atmosphere for your little ones. The nursery is easily accessible, located just off the A6 and close to the M6 and M55 motorways. For those using public transport, Preston train station is just under four miles away.

\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 support you to thrive and grow 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 previous 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!