Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Guildford is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children aged under 5. You will create a safe and stimulating environment, lead educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, and build strong connections with families. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience in early childhood education. This role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Previous roles like Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Deliver activities supporting children's development aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and build family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Strong organisational abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 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. We are a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

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.

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 Guildford, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 77 children and features a longstanding staff team that fosters a familiar and nurturing environment. Our nursery is conveniently located five minutes from Guildford town center by car and offers easy access to public transportation for families. We provide free parking for staff and offer complimentary lunches. Additionally, we accommodate flexible working arrangements, allowing full-time staff to choose between four or five working days to create a supportive work-life balance.

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

Plus, access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your health, and a Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training designed to support you to 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, strong organisational abilities, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• Experience: Previous roles such as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse are welcomed.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children and are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.