Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries

Crawley

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 26,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious curriculum access

Bee Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator for its Crawley nursery. You will foster intellectual, social, and emotional development following the EYFS framework, building strong family connections as the key person. The role offers opportunities to grow within a leading UK nursery group.

Join a supportive team and engage with the Bee Curious curriculum, benefiting from staff wellbeing and development programs, and travel opportunities across Busy Bees sites.

Qualifications

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
Proven experience in working with children under 5.
Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials.
Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS.
Maintain strong family connections as Key Person.”],
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Skills

Level 3 qualification

Experience with under-5s

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years 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

Crawley, rated Good by Ofsted, is a spacious nursery located in a purpose-built warehouse with a single-level design for all children's rooms, complemented by an upstairs training room. With a capacity of 132 children, we collaborate closely with local schools and various agencies to provide tailored support for individual children. Our nursery enjoys a convenient location with good access to bus and train links, along with free parking available for staff. Additionally, we feature a sensory room to enhance the learning experience and ensure a nurturing environment for all children.

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.

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