Apprentice Educator – Early Years Apprenticeship

About the role

Join Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, as an Apprentice Educator. This apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience in early years settings, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a pathway to a long‑term career in childcare.

Key responsibilities

• Help plan and deliver exciting, age‑appropriate activities following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support the team to provide high‑quality childcare and positive learning experiences for all children.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children and their families.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic and caring individual with a passion for working with young children.
• Motivated to start a career in the Early Years sector and eager to learn.
• Willingness to follow guidance, receive mentoring and participate in training.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and career progression.
• Access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing platform with retailer discounts.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
• Birthday off as a gift.
• 50 % childcare discount.
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus.
• Menopause support through Peppy.
• Financial guidance via Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Workplace pension with Cushon.
• Option for discounted private medical insurance.