Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and career

Hive retailer discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 
?

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension via Cushon

Private medical insurance discounts

International opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Educator to support intellectual, social, and emotional development in young children at our Hemel Hempstead nursery. You’ll work within EYFS frameworks, lead engaging activities, and build strong relationships with families.

The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a leading UK nursery group, with perks and wellbeing support designed to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to plan/lead activities aligned with EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver activities fostering physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Key Person Role: oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

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.
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 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 Apsley is conveniently located with excellent transport links, ample on-site parking and easy access for commuters. We are proud to have a long-standing, dedicated staff team who create a welcoming and supportive environment for both children and colleagues.
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. 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