Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Great Chart; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children under 5 at their Great Chart location. The role involves creating a stimulating environment, planning educational activities, and overseeing children's care. With a focus on professional growth and support, this position offers competitive salary, career progression, and a range of benefits including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting children's development.
• Oversee children's development and build family connections.

Skills

Good communication capability

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) 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.

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 Ashford Godinton, rated Good by Ofsted, is a beautiful purpose-built nursery located within the secure grounds of Godinton Primary School, accommodating 108 children. Our facility features six spacious and airy rooms, each tailored to specific age groups, complete with their own secure outdoor environments. We have a large, longstanding team dedicated to providing children with the best start in life and maintain a fabulous relationship with the local school. Conveniently situated in the Godinton estate, we have close links to the local bus service, with the nearest bus stop just two minutes away, and are a 30‑minute walk from the town centre. Additionally, we are well‑connected to local rail links, the M20, A2, and other motorways. We offer free parking for staff and flexible working days, creating a supportive and accessible environment for educators.

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
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge arrays of retail discounts and 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
• 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 capability, 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!