Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Birlingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Private Medical Insurance discount

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Pershore (Birlingham) is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery welcoming children aged under five. As an Early Years Educator, you will lead activities, prepare materials, and support children's holistic development.

Join a supportive team, access the Bee Curious curriculum, and enjoy competitive salary, progression opportunities, lunch provided, free parking, and flexible contracts to suit your schedule.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with children under 5 and genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment for children's growth.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Act as Key Person and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

EYFS planning

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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

Busy Bees Pershore (Birlingham) is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 62, housed in a charming three‑story building with base rooms spread over two floors. The nursery employs a dedicated team of 22 staff, including part‑time and relief members, and offers a fantastic outdoor space with separate play areas for each age group. While there are no direct community links due to its rural location, school teachers visit to support smooth transitions for children starting school. Situated just outside the picturesque village of Pershore, the nursery is also easily accessible from Evesham, Tewkesbury, and Worcester, though there are no direct bus routes. Staff benefits include a free lunch, free parking, and flexible contracts with a variety of working hours or days available.

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.

In addition, you will have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering huge retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. The Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support your growth 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 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, we encourage you to apply!