Early Years Teacher

Busy Bees In Portishead; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Droitwich Spa is seeking an Early Years Teacher to develop educational content, mentor team members, and promote excellence. The ideal candidate will hold a QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification and have experience in an early years setting. This role provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and numerous benefits. Join us to make a significant impact on children's lives and lead our dedicated education team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, EYTS, or EYPS qualification.
• Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher).
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Mentor and guide team members in curriculum development.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for children's development.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Extensive experience in an early years setting

Knowledge of the EYFS framework

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 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 dedicated team at Busy Bees in Droitwich, an Ofsted‑rated Good facility with a capacity for 86 children. Our long‑standing staff is committed to providing quality care, and our newly refurbished centre features a large outdoor play space, with a Forest School program coming soon. We enjoy collaboration with a local care home to enrich our children's experiences. Conveniently located just a 10‑minute walk from the train station and accessible via local bus routes, we offer free parking for our staff. Additionally, we provide a flexible four‑day work week option, making it an ideal place to develop your career in early childhood education.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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.

What to expect as an Early Years Teacher

• 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 relationships with families and supporting 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.

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!