Role Overview:
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
- Gain the skills, confidence, and experience needed for a long-term career in childcare
Our apprentices are valued members of the team - you won't just be watching; you will be learning, contributing, and growing from day one!
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
- Opportunities to get involved in our charity partnership with BBC Children in Need
About our Nursery
Lightwater, rated Good by Ofsted, is a family-oriented nursery with a capacity of 48 children, dedicated to providing the best start in life and supporting their development. We foster a close-knit community and have a care home nearby, enhancing our connection to the local area. Conveniently located, we are just a short walk from three local shops and have a bus stop on the main road that provides easy access to the local town. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment.
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
- Option for discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Your responsibilities and expectations
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
- Show enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to your own development
Essential Criteria
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.
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