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Join Our Busy Bees Family – Start Your Career in Early Years Today! Apply today to join us on our June, September or October learning cohorts. Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin a rewarding career in the Early Years sector? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re looking for enthusiastic, caring individuals to join us as Early Years Apprentices. Whether you’re taking your first step into childcare or looking to grow your skills, this is your chance to learn, develop, and make a real difference every day. Why Choose a Busy Bees Apprenticeship? As an Apprentice, you will: • Work alongside experienced, inspiring Early Years professionals, • Receive dedicated support and mentoring throughout your qualification, • Take part in bespoke Learning & Development courses, • Be regularly visited by your Development Coach for feedback and guidance Why Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Our mission is simple: to give every child the very best start in life. We’ve also been recognised for our positive workplace culture, and we’re committed to making sure every team member feels valued, supported, and listened to. You’ll also experience: • Our award‑winning Bee Curious curriculum - designed to spark imagination, confidence, and a love of learning in every child., • A workplace culture where every team member feels valued and supported Busy Bees Benefits We offer a fantastic range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Ongoing training and career progression, • Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform - with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off — our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial guidance through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Workplace pension with Cushon As an apprentice, you will: • Help plan and deliver exciting, age-appropriate activities following the EYFS framework, • Support the team to provide high-quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children, • Build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, • Ensure children’s individual needs are understood and met, • Contribute to the safeguarding of all children, • Work proactively toward completing your apprenticeship provided by Busy Bees Education and Training within the expected timeframe To apply, you must: • Be passionate about childcare and motivated to start a career in Early Years, • To meet funding eligibility, you must have been a resident in the UK for at least the 3 consecutive years, • Be able to provide evidence of Maths and English achievements (GCSE Maths and English grade 3/D or above or Level 2 Functional Skills) Desirable Criteria (not essential) • A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification Start your future in Early Years with a team that truly believes in you. Apply now and begin your Busy Bees journey! Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. 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. 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) About our Nursery Busy Bees Sudbury Hill, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 99 children and is situated in a peaceful area with ample space for play, discovery, and learning. Our warm and stimulating environment provides everything children need to feel supported in their growth and development, effectively preparing them for the next stage of their educational journey. Located in the Borough of Harrow in West London, our nursery is just a stone's throw from Sudbury Hill tube station. We offer complimentary lunches and free parking for our families. Within our nursery, you’ll find themed areas tailored around books and topics we’re covering, such as our ‘Dear Zoo’ corner, which is filled with various animals for children to discover and connect to their learning. What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner: • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education