Apprentice Educator

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK We are seeking motivated individuals who want to become a qualified Early Years Professional. This role is ideal for anyone with a genuine passion for working with children and a commitment to professional development.

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.

We’re opening a brand-new, two-storey nursery in Leamington Spa, Queensway, this summer and are looking for passionate childcare professionals to join our team. Our modern, high-quality setting will provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for up to 110 children.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a 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)

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding team members, and a Grow with Us area detailing development opportunities and training.

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
• Assisting in delivering high-quality childcare with a professional and positive outcome for children and staff
• Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
• Contributing to safeguarding of all children
• Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
• Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Communicate with your line Manager regarding activities and progress within the room

As an Apprentice, you will be supported by qualified staff who will mentor you while completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses with underpinning knowledge and skills. A Development Coach will visit your nursery regularly to assess your progress and provide guidance for the next part of your apprenticeship.

To apply you must be working or caring for children (voluntary or paid). A Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 is desirable.