Overview

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.Responsibilities

Create a safe, stimulating environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children''s growth and learning.Lead educational activities: plan and deliver activities that support children''s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).Key Person role: oversee children\''s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.Qualifications and Skills

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.Skills: good communication, excellent organisational abilities, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.About Busy Bees

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. We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We partner with BBC Children in Need to support community involvement and fundraising.About our Nursery: Busy Bees in Stotfold is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 64 children. We operate with a smaller team in a homely setting, and we collaborate with local authorities for professional development opportunities. Located in a small town with regular bus services to larger towns, we are next to a CO-OP with electric car charging points. We offer free parking, flexible working options (including a four-day work week), weekly meals, and an Employee of the Month program.Benefits

Competitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionHive benefits and wellbeing hub with retailer discountsUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off50% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return-to-work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical InsuranceOpportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practicesAccess to Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with wellbeing resources

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