Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to lead in fostering the development of children. Responsibilities include creating stimulating environments and delivering engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification and possesses strong communication and organisational skills. This role offers a supportive work culture, professional development opportunities, and various benefits including competitive salary and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children's development aligned with the EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs, building family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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. 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.

Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment includes a partnership with BBC Children in Need for community involvement and fundraising.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor has a capacity of 100 children, is rated Good by Ofsted, and features a longstanding staff team. The nursery offers a range of programs and activities, including UP, UP and Active with Buzz, the School program, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum, as well as a "Sign of the Week" initiative and a good ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. We provide large outdoor areas, engage parents through events, and celebrate community activities. The nursery is near a bus stop and a convenience shop, with access to lake and woodland walks. We offer free staff parking and a staff recognition scheme.

Responsibilities

• 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, excellent organisational abilities, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Support for menopause through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices