Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.
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 enthusiastic team at Busy Bees in St Albans Bernard Street, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 63 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to providing the best possible start in life for every child, building strong relationships with local schools and food banks to support our community. Located just a 20-minute walk from the city station and a 10-minute stroll from the local shopping centre, our nursery offers convenient access for families and staff. We provide free parking to ensure ease of access. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your career in early childhood education within a passionate and community-oriented environment.
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)
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.
Ready to embark on your catering journey? Apply now and be a part of our extraordinary team!
Role Responsibilities: Key responsibilities and expectations as an apprentice:
Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room
As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.
Required Qualifications: To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable
Salary description
£11.00 - £11.00 per hour