Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery group as an Early Years Educator in Colchester. You'll foster children's development in a supportive environment, utilizing a unique curriculum. Enjoy competitive benefits, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Access to Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support via Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Serve as a Key Person overseeing children's development.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a vital role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have received awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our team at Busy Bees in Colchester Stanway, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 103 children. Our large center features a longstanding senior team and beautifully designed garden areas tailored for each age group, providing a nurturing outdoor environment. Located near the A12, A120, and mainline train routes, with easy access to Colchester town and surrounding villages via bus routes. We also offer free staff parking, making it a great place to develop your career in early childhood education within a vibrant community.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across many retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension access through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel abroad, experience different cultures, and learn new practices

Additionally, enjoy our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub with health resources, a Celebrating You section, and a Grow with Us area for development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to promote children's growth and learning.
• Lead educational activities that support physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Serve as a Key Person, overseeing children's development, care needs, and building strong family relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Skills: Good communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we are committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have experience working with children—ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!