Apprentice Educator

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? This apprenticeship role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their professional development.

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 have won awards for our workplace culture. We ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

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 opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Busy Bees at Midlothian Newbyres is a 154-place nursery with two settings across the road:
Newbyres Hall (for children under
3) and St Paul’s (for all children 3–5 years old). Located in Gorebridge village with convenient transport links. A public car park is available behind the nursery.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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 workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a Wellbeing Hub and development opportunities to thrive at Busy Bees.

• Involvement in planning stimulating activities for children in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition
• Assist in delivering high-quality childcare, maintaining a professional and positive outcome for children and staff
• Build effective relationships with children, parents and team members
• Ensure each child’s individual needs are met
• Contribute to the safeguarding of all children
• 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 your line Manager regarding activities and progress within the room

As an Apprentice, you will work alongside qualified staff who will support and mentor you while completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses and have a Development Coach visit you regularly to support progress.

Qualifications
:
To apply you must be working or caring for children (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.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Education Administration Programs