Foundation Teacher / 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. 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. 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 West Hampstead Fortune Green, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 40 children and features multiple spacious rooms, each dedicated to a specific age group. This design allows children to develop at their own pace alongside peers at a similar stage, fostering friendships throughout their nursery experience. Conveniently located just a 5-minute bus ride or a 15-minute walk from West Hampstead station (Jubilee, Overground, Thameslink) and right next to Fortune Green Park, our nursery offers easy access for families. We provide complimentary lunches for our children, and our bright, airy rooms are filled with endless opportunities for exploration based on individual interests, blending a Montessori approach with a variety of educational toys, role play equipment, and activity corners. Whether your child enjoys reading, engaging in sensory play, or learning about animals, there is always something to keep them busy and engaged. 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 ~ 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. 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. 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. Ensure a safe and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development. Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements. Hold QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualification. Extensive experience in an early years setting (ideally as a Nursery Teacher or Early Years Teacher). Lead our education team—apply now!