Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Cheltenham is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to support children's learning and wellbeing in a busy nursery setting.

You will deliver engaging activities within the EYFS framework, build strong relationships with families, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. This role offers professional development, a supportive team, and opportunities to work across Busy Bees locations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Level 3 (or above) in Early Years Education.
• Experience with children under 5 and a passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Act as Key Person to monitor development and build family connections.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development understanding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education qualification

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.

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 huge 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.

Busy Bees Cheltenham Wellington Road is a Good-rated Ofsted nursery, beautifully housed in a stunning Georgian building, caring for up to 90 children. Surrounded by picturesque walks around Pittville Park and Lakes, and conveniently located close to Cheltenham town centre, the nursery benefits from excellent bus and train links and free staff parking. With a supportive environment and opportunities to develop your skills and progress your early years career, it’s a fantastic place to grow.

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 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!