Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery group as an Early Years Educator, fostering children's development in a supportive environment. At Busy Bees, you will create engaging educational spaces and benefit from professional growth opportunities and a strong team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Access to Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support through Peppy

Financial support via Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for learning.
• Lead educational activities supporting children's development.
• Act as a Key Person overseeing children's development.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have received awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure all team members feel heard, valued, and supported.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Ashford Trinity Road, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 86 children. It features a passionate team dedicated to providing the best start in life through diverse activities. We maintain strong links with professionals to support children and families. Conveniently located on a main road with easy access via bus routes and free parking.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel internationally and experience different cultures

Additionally, enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub for health resources, a Celebrating You section recognizing team members, and a Grow with Us area with development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage learning.
• Lead educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Act as a Key Person, overseeing children's development and care, and building strong family relationships.

Required Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Skills: Good communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development in planning and delivering activities.

At Busy Bees, we are committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children, such as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!