Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that not only values high-quality education but also offers abundant growth opportunities!

About Us

Busy Bees is proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have been recognized for our exceptional workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We provide 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

Busy Bees Andover Picket Twenty, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 72 children in four bright, unique rooms tailored to meet the diverse needs of our little ones. We care for ages from 3 months to 5 years, making us an excellent choice for babies up to children preparing for school. Located within a new housing development in Picket Twenty, Andover, we have strong community ties, including visits from the local fire and police departments. With easy access to the A303 and A34, we are just a stone’s throw away from Pilgrims Cross Primary School, reinforcing our commitment to community engagement. Plus, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access during drop-offs and collections.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

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).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development and care needs while building strong family connections.

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!