Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious curriculum

28 days holiday per year (including BH

Your birthday off - it's our gift to

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to be

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children within a Busy Bees nursery. You will create engaging, educational spaces and work as a Key Person to foster strong family connections, all while delivering the Bee Curious curriculum to nurture curiosity and confidence.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, a focus on high-quality education, and a commitment to staff wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support learning and development.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS to foster growth.
• Key Person Role: oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3+ 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 Mill Hill, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 78 children in newly refurbished rooms, each with its own individual outdoor area. Our superb chef prepares delicious home-cooked meals that are nutritionally balanced and healthy, featuring a six-week rolling menu that highlights fresh, seasonal produce. This allows our children to experience a wide variety of tastes, textures, flavors, and colors in their meals. Conveniently located near shopping and transport amenities at Mill Hill Broadway, including Thameslink Station, we also provide complimentary lunches and free parking for staff. Our nursery is situated in a stunning detached property in one of Mill Hill's most sought-after areas, offering an exceptional environment for early childhood development.

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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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. 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