Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. The role involves preparing engaging educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience with young children. The nursery offers competitive salary, career progression, and numerous benefits including generous holiday and childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Experience ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to plan and deliver activities within EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children's development under the EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to apply 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. 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

Gravesend, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 132 children, designed on a single level with all rooms having direct access to a spacious garden. We work closely with local schools and agencies to enhance our community connections and support children's development. Conveniently located near Gravesend town center, we benefit from good transport links, making it easy for families to reach us. Our nursery offers free parking for staff, all within a nurturing environment supported by our longstanding staff team.

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.

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section to recognise and reward our team, and a Grow with Us area for development opportunities and training to help you thrive 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, 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!