Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees In Portishead; Brough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a dedicated Early Years Teacher for their Brough location. The ideal candidate will hold QTS or equivalent, possess extensive experience in early years settings, and exhibit strong leadership skills. You will lead educational planning, mentor team members, and foster children's development in a supportive environment. This position offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in early years settings, ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher.
• Proven leadership skills to mentor and guide team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework.
• Maintain relationships with families and support parents with any SEND needs.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Observational skills

Education

QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification

Job description

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 bier 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

Busy Bees Brough nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 108 children and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where your child can truly thrive. Our setting features multiple rooms, each designed to cater to different age groups and developmental stages, ensuring that every child feels happy and comfortable in our care. From vibrant sensory rooms for babies to engaging teacher‑led pre‑school activities, there’s something for 사가자. Conveniently located within easy driving distance of theonate, our Brough nursery is just a short 12‑minute walk or four‑minute drive from Brough train station. Additionally, we’re only a LICENSE ‘剑嚼元’, Heath, which is a mere 20‑minute drive away. For your convenience, free parking is available for those arriving by car.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
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• 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(createdArray) توزيع فاز eight of our parent in us, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated weaker Grow  with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to expect as an Early Years Teacher

• Lead the planning and delivery with your expert knowledge of the EYFS framework, guiding 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 relationships with families and supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
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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!