Apprentice Educator

Overview

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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 have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

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

Busy Bees Birmingham Kingsheath is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 78. The nursery has strong relationships with feeder schools and is conveniently located near transport links. Staff benefits include a free lunch, a birthday day off, flexible working options, and a thorough induction process.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 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
• Pension access through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

There is also access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health.

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
• Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
• Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensuring each child s individual needs are met
• Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
• Working towards the apprenticeship standards with Busy Bees Education and Training and completing within the agreed timeframe
• Being enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
• Demonstrating commitment to continued professional development
• Communicating with the line Manager regarding activities and progress

As an Apprentice, you will work with qualified staff who will support and mentor you while completing your apprenticeship. A Development Coach will visit regularly to assess your work and support your progress.

To apply you must be working or caring for children (voluntary or paid). Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C/4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs