Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

Childcare discount 50%

Holiday allowance 28 days

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees in Corby is opening a state-of-the-art nursery and seeks passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for our baby room. This modern setting will be filled with laughter, learning and opportunities for growth, in a warm, supportive environment.

Join a team that values care, creativity and professional development. You will lead engaging activities, support EYFS development and build strong relationships with families, contributing to every child’s journey.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities and ability to keep environments structured and engaging.
• Deep understanding of child development and applying it to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms for exploration and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Be a Key Person, overseeing development and building strong family connections to support learning at nursery and at home.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organisational

Deep understanding of child develop

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Experience with under 5 children

Job description

Role Overview

Please note this role is for our baby room.

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Corby!

Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art, in Corby and we’re looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 101 children, it’s a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Whether you’re looking for an immediate start or happy to wait for the perfect role, we can’t wait to welcome talented childcare professionals who are as passionate as we are about shaping young minds.

So, are you ready to bring joy, creativity, and learning into young lives?

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay – £13.40 per hour!
• Career growth – Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off – Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount – Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday – Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support – Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources – Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme – Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks – Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel – Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Role Responsibilities

Your Impact As A Nursery Practitioner

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment – Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities – Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey – Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference, while being part of a team that values creativity, care, and professional growth.

If this sounds like your perfect role, it's time to take the next step!

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills—able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities—keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development—applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment – Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. start your next adventure with Busy Bees!