Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
About Us:
At Busy Bees, we pride ourselves on being 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 nurturing children; we’re also committed to nurturing our team. Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every member feels heard, valued, and supported.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
We believe in creating a supportive environment that empowers you to design engaging, educational spaces where children can truly thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, crafted 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, making a real difference in children's lives.
Busy Bees Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, featuring 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 vast 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 dedicated 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 passion for early childhood education.
- Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver engaging activities.
At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience 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.
