Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
About Us
Busy Bees is proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We’re not just about education; we’re about creating a nurturing environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Join us and be part of an award-winning workplace culture!
Why Work at Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we believe in empowering our team to create engaging and educational spaces where children can truly thrive. You’ll have the opportunity to work with our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
We take pride in our partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
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!
- 25% 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)
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, check out our Grow with Us area for exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees!
Role Responsibilities: 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.
- Strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capability 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!
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.
