Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Educator to nurture the development of children aged under five. You will create a safe, stimulating environment, plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS, and take on the Key Person role to build strong family connections.

The ideal candidate holds Level 3 or higher in Early Years Education, has experience with young children, and demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills to support holistic development and successful

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication, organisational and planning skills for EYFS activities.

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

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

EYFS experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.

About us

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!

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 Montessori by Busy Bees London Harrow Marlborough Hill

Rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 96 children and is dedicated to providing education that fosters success in all aspects of life. Our nursery seamlessly combines the Early Years Foundation Stage with the Montessori Curriculum, offering a holistic approach to early childhood education. Conveniently located in North Harrow, we are less than a two-minute walk from Harrow and Wealdstone tube and train station, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide complementary lunches for our children, enhancing their overall experience in our nurturing environment.

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.

Additional Benefits and Wellbeing

You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array 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.