Early Years Teacher

Role 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. About Us 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. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join our committed team at Busy Bees in Telford Priorslee, an Ofsted-rated Good facility with a capacity of 108 children. Our longstanding staff is passionate and dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. The nursery is conveniently located with easy access to transportation, making it a breeze to reach local schools, community health teams, and groups, including close collaboration with the Co-operative. We are within walking distance of the town centre and near the M54, with excellent links via train and buses. Staff enjoy free parking, a supportive team environment, and the option for a flexible four-day working week. We also offer competitive salaries, clear progression routes, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it a fantastic place to advance your career in early childhood education. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary -£14.50 per hour 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. But wait, there’s more You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework.of age-appropriate activities in line with the early years curriculum. Take ownership of the 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 b relationships with familie and support parents with any SEND/ASL needs. Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development. Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements. Required Qualifications Ideal Candidate 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr