Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Discounts platform

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & MH support

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees in Coventry Allesley Green is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children in our Outstanding nursery. You will work within a team that values high-quality education and professional growth opportunities.

Join Busy Bees for a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive environment, and opportunities to contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum while engaging with our local community and families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven ability to communicate well with children, families and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan activities aligned to EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to nurture growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver activities supporting physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development per EYFS.
• Key Person Role: monitor development, care needs, and maintain strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 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 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

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Coventry Allesley Green, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 46 children. Our longstanding staff includes Centre Director Becky Curran, with 32 years of experience, alongside Chris Lewis and Patricia Ward, each with 20 and 10 years, respectively. We pride ourselves on strong community ties, collaborating with our local Onestop, which judges our internal competitions, and participating in community service activities like litter picking. Conveniently located with a bus terminal directly opposite the center, we provide easy access to both Coventry and Birmingham. Staff members enjoy free lunch and parking, and we are open to exploring flexible working options upon request, creating a supportive and adaptable work 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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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!