Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Chippenham is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of young children. You will implement the Bee Curious curriculum in a nurturing environment and collaborate with a dedicated staff team. Notable benefits include up to 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday

Competitive salary

Professional development

50% childcare discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment for children.
• Understanding of child development and learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Foster the development of children's intellectual, social, and emotional skills.
• Implement the Bee Curious curriculum.
• Collaborate with a team to create engaging learning spaces.

Skills

Engaging children

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

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. 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. 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. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment includes partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children\'s lives.

About our Nursery Chippenham, rated Good by Ofsted, is a large and spacious nursery with a capacity of 106 children, featuring three base rooms for different age groups. Our baby unit includes two areas — Tinies and Tots — while the toddler room offers two play spaces, and the large preschool room prepares children for school. We have four outdoor areas to foster gross motor development in a safe environment. We have a dedicated staff team that creates a home away from home for children and their families. Conveniently located off the A350 Bath Road, next to McDonald\'s and Sainsbury\'s, we offer free parking and quick access to bus links to Bath and Chippenham town centre, where train links to London and Bristol are available.

Busy Bees Benefits include: competitive salary; ongoing professional development and career progression; our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts; up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays); your birthday off; 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; pension through Cushon; discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI); opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices. Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts, Wellbeing Hub, Celebrating You, and Grow with Us development opportunities.