Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Brimington CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

50% childcare discount

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our leading nursery group. You will foster intellectual, social, and emotional development, creating engaging spaces and delivering EYFS-aligned activities across the day.

The role requires a Level 3+ in Early Years, proven experience with under-5s, and excellent communication and organisational skills. We offer extensive professional development, competitive salary, and generous family benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to apply child development knowledge to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead activities aligned with the EYFS to support physical, emotional and social development.
• Oversee children's development, care needs and build strong connections with families.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Early Years Educator

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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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 we encourage you to apply!

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 the exceptional team at Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 83 children. Our purpose-built center spans two floors and features four thoughtfully designed childcare rooms. The pre-school room encourages a free-flow learning system, allowing children to explore imaginative and quiet areas, a craft and creative section, and an ICT suite that connects to a library. This seamless transition leads to our landscaped adventure garden, where outdoor exploration continues. Our baby rooms also include secure, safe outdoor balcony areas to foster a love for nature from an early age. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with local schools, ensuring smooth transitions for children as they prepare for the next stages of their education. Additionally, our nursery library offers a wealth of resources for children to enjoy, and we are proud to be recognized as a Busy Bees Centre of Excellence. With free parking available for our team, you can enjoy the convenience of working in a supportive and enriching environment focused on providing high-quality childcare. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community at Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough!

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 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.

Role Responsibilities