Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Clipstone; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health

Cycle to Work

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children in our nurseries.

You will contribute to a nurturing learning environment, implementing the Bee Curious curriculum and working closely with families to ensure each child’s progress and wellbeing. The role requires Level 3 EYFS qualification and experience with under-5s, with a focus on delivering engaging activities and maintaining high standards of care and

Formación

• Level 3 EYFS qualification required.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities using EYFS framework.

Responsabilidades

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for learning.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with families as the key person.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Educación

Level 3 Early Years Education qualification

Descripción del empleo

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 Mansfield Vicar Water is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" nursery with a capacity of 56, offering exceptional childcare across two floors in three age-appropriate base rooms. Each room provides a stimulating and comfortable environment where children learn through play. The nursery also boasts a spacious, secure garden designed to encourage exploration, helping children build their self-esteem, confidence, balance, and coordination in a truly magnificent outdoor space. Ideally located near a Country Park and Forest, the nursery frequently explores the local community through nature walks. Situated close to Nottingham train station, with a bus stop directly outside and the added convenience of free parking in the onsite car park, Busy Bees Mansfield Vicar Water is easily accessible.

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. 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!