Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Pension access

Private medical insurance discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is seeking an Early Years Educator to support young children's development through engaging activities and EYFS-aligned planning.

Join a supportive team at Busy Bees—known for professional growth, award-winning culture, and opportunities to contribute to our Bee Curious curriculum while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials for activities.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS standards.
• Act as Key Person to support development and family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 EY 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 at Brooke Street, rated "Good" by Ofsted, warmly welcomes children from babies to preschoolers, creating a nurturing environment that fosters growth and learning. Each nursery room is equipped with a diverse range of activities and resources designed to keep your child's mind and body engaged every day. The opportunities for exploration and play are endless, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere. We also emphasize outdoor learning and play, allowing the fun to extend beyond the indoors and helping children thrive in a dynamic and enriching environment.

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.

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.