Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave extension

Mental health support

Pension plan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Chelmsford Springfield is seeking a Nursery Practitioner Level 3. As an Early Years Educator you will foster intellectual, social, and emotional development of children, delivering high-quality education within our Bee Curious curriculum.

Join a supportive team at a highly regarded nursery, with extensive professional development, strong EYFS focus, and opportunities to advance your career within Busy Bees' national network.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience with children under 5 and interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication, strong organisational skills, and ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities supporting development aligned with EYFS.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

EYFS Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role 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.
• 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.

About our Nursery

Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford Springfield, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 154 children. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment that values collaboration and growth among our staff. Our nursery is easily accessible, with a bus service linking the city center just a two-minute walk from the nearest stop, and a 15-minute walk from Chelmsford city center. Located on a main road, we offer ample free parking on-site for our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and vibrant community.

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

Role Responsibilities: 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.

Required Qualifications: 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 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.