Job Description
Early Years Educator – Busy Bees Harpenden Leyton Road
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The UK's Leading Nursery Group
Are you a passionate Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in childcare?
Join Busy Bees and help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You'll support children's learning and development through high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We're passionate about giving every child the best start in life and supporting our teams to grow through our unique Bee Curious curriculum.
About Our Nursery
Join our friendly, experienced team at Busy Bees Harpenden Leyton Road, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with space for 55 children.
Located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, our nursery offers excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas, free parking and complimentary staff lunches.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
Competitive salary
25% childcare discount
Up to 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
Your birthday off
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
Ongoing training and career progression
Hive benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Menopause support through Peppy
Financial support through Salary Finance
Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Ready to Grow Your Early Years Career?
Whether you're an experienced Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner or childcare professional, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Busy Bees team!
Role Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
- Take on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families.
- Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
- Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
- Experience working with children under 5.
- Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
