Newly Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery group is seeking an Early Years Educator in Brighton to support children's development in a nurturing environment. The role involves creating stimulating spaces, planning educational activities, and engaging with families. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. Join us for competitive benefits including professional development opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Financial support through Salary Finance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children’s development aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our charitable commitment includes partnerships with BBC Children in Need to support community involvement and fundraising for children’s lives.

About our Nursery – Harrogate Hornbeam Park

Harrogate Hornbeam Park is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 146 children, serving ages from birth to preschool. It was the first purpose-built addition to Busy Bees and offers extensive play resources and activities. The nursery acts as a feeder to several schools in Harrogate, ensuring a smooth transition for children when they move on to school. Children particularly enjoy the investigation station, yoga area, and the self-registration process each morning. The facility also provides free parking.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge 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

Plus, access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

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, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Skills: Good communication, excellent organisational abilities, and the ability 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!