Early Years Teacher

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Early Years Teacher, you’ll play a key role in developing educational content, mentoring team members, and promoting excellence across our centres.

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 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.

Busy Bees Hove, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 74 children in a two-story building featuring two base rooms for each age group. Our nursery has a large outdoor space where children can explore and engage in play. With a qualified teacher and a foundation class in place, we ensure that our children are well prepared for school. Conveniently located near two train stations and within walking distance of the 27 bus route, our nursery is easily accessible for families.

We also offer free parking for staff and the option of a four-day working week, creating a supportive environment for both children and educators.

• 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

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of retailer discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. There is a Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

• Lead planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework and age-appropriate activities aligned with the early years curriculum
• Take ownership of observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development
• Take on the role of Key Person, maintaining positive relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development
• Encourage and celebrate children’s development and achievements

• Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification
• Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher)
• Leadership and mentoring skills

Lead our education team—apply now!