Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Arnold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Nottingham City Hospital is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's intellectual, social and emotional development in a Safe, Stimulating Environment. You will plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS and act as a Key Person, building strong family connections.

Applicants should have Level 3 EYFS qualifications, experience with under-5s, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5.
• Interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS.
• Key Person Role: build strong family connections.
• Plan and deliver activities to support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Apply knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social and emotional development of children at Busy Bees.

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.

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, capable or excellent organisational skills, 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.

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. 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.

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees Nottingham City Hospital, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 96 children. Our bright and welcoming day nursery provides exceptional childcare for children from babies to preschool age, creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Each room in our nursery features free flow access to spacious individual garden areas, including a beautiful nature garden where children can engage in growing their own fruit and vegetables while exploring mini-beasts and other wildlife. This hands‑on learning experience fosters a love for nature and outdoor play. Conveniently located just off Valley Road, our nursery is a short drive from Nottingham city centre and offers excellent links to Nottingham City train station. With free parking available, we ensure easy access for parents and staff alike. If you are passionate about providing high‑quality early years education and want to be part of a supportive team, we would love to welcome you to Busy Bees Nottingham City Hospital!

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.

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our

Benefits and Wellbeing

platform, Hive - offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

featuring resources to support your physical and mental health.

Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.