Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's development in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience working with children under 5. Responsibilities include creating engaging activities and overseeing children's care needs. The role offers competitive salary, professional development, and various employee benefits including childcare discounts and holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in 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

Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted‑rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4‑minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5‑minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking.

To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• 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
• Access to workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices
• Access to Hive wellbeing platform and resources to support physical and mental health
• Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• Dedicated Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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
• Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse is preferred

At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!