Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Harborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to join their team in Harborough. The role involves creating a safe and stimulating environment, leading educational activities, and overseeing children's development. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, proven experience with children under 5, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 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. 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. 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 Market Harborough is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 118 children. Our purpose‑built, single‑storey nursery features five well‑resourced, bright base rooms, each accompanied by its own beautiful, secure garden. This setup provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning through play. Conveniently located on the outskirts of town, we are perfect for families in Braybrook, Great Oxendon, and East Farndon. You can find us next to Harborough Leisure Centre and the South Leicestershire Medical Group. We take pride in our long‑standing team, with some staff members dedicating over 10 years to our nursery!

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
• Access to the Hive well‑being platform, offering huge value, and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health.
• 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.
• Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

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!