Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Job summary

Busy Bees is opening a brand-new nursery in Stansted and is seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the team. This modern setting will nurture children's growth with a warm, learning-focused environment and opportunities to travel and develop professionally.

You will contribute to delivering the Bee Curious curriculum, with responsibilities across creating safe spaces, planning EYFS activities, and building strong partnerships with families to support learning at nursery and home.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities for structured yet engaging learning spaces.
• Deep understanding of child development applied to planning EYFS activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials for exploration and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Be a Key Person in a child’s journey, supporting development and family connections.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organisational

Child development knowledge

Experience with under-5s

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees View all jobs

• Essex
• £32,032 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time

5 hours ago

Role Overview

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Stansted!

Are you ready to be part of something special? This autumn Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art, nursery in Stansted and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 80 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Just a short walk from Stansted Mountfitchet train station, with direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The nearest bus stop is on Lower Street, served by local routes including the 7, 7A, and 133, making your commute smooth and simple.

Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay - £29,681.60 per annum
• Career growth - Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off - Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday - Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support - Helping you through life's big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources - Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel - Learn from childcare professionals around the world
• More Than Just a Job - It's a Community!
• Join a team that celebrates YOU - with rewards, recognition, and exciting development opportunities
• Be part of a forward-thinking nursery where your ideas matter
• Work in a beautiful, modern brand new setting designed to inspire both children and educators
• Gain international experience through travel opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment - Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities - Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child's Journey - Take an active role in overseeing children's development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills — able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities — keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development — applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you're ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.