Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday including bank

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 10

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees London Kilburn is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's intellectual, social and emotional development within a Good Ofsted-rated nursery.

You will contribute to high-quality education, ensuring every child receives a strong start in life.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and families.
• Strong organisational abilities to plan and deliver engaging activities.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development principles.

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 EYFS.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

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.

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.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees London Kilburn, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 70 children and is committed to providing every child with the best start in life. Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to create an environment filled with endless opportunities for exploration and development. Conveniently located on Victoria Road in Kilburn Square, our nursery is easily accessible thanks to its strategic location and excellent transportation options.

A bus stop is just a two-minute walk away on Kilburn High Road and Quex Road, serving multiple bus routes, including 16, 32, 98, 316, and 632.

Additionally, we are a short five-minute walk from Kilburn High Road tube station, part of the Overground network, offering excellent links around London for a quick and convenient commute.

We provide complimentary lunches for our children, and with a variety of engaging activities, every day at the nursery is filled with excitement. From yoga and dance sessions led by dedicated practitioners to upcoming football sessions, children have the opportunity to explore their interests, acquire new skills, and build friendships.

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.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service.