Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at their Cheltenham nursery to support children's development in a friendly environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £24,000 and various benefits, including generous holiday, well-being support, and childcare discounts. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference in children's lives while having fun.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare Support

Communication

Observation Skills

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

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22.06.2025

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Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Cheltenham Wellington Road are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Great links to public transport: bus routes, train station, and e-scooters.

Beautiful location, by Pitville Park and Lakes and a short walk into Cheltenham Town Centre.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £24,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform with discounts for your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, along with top-sector training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with communities. We encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.