Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious curriculum and wellbeing

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development within a busy nursery setting.

You will work with the Bee Curious curriculum, contribute to a caring classroom environment, and collaborate with families to promote positive learning outcomes. The role includes opportunities for professional growth and ongoing development within a leading UK nursery group.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to plan and deliver activities.
• Excellent organisational skills and teamwork.
• Knowledge of child development and EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials for activities.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support holistic development.
• Act as Key Person, building strong family connections and monitoring children's progress.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

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.

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 Stokenchurch accommodates 58 children and is a day nursery located on Lower Church Street, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe. We offer a range of childcare services, including outdoor facilities, a sensory room, and on-site meals prepared by our chef. Our all-inclusive fees cover essentials such as nappies, wipes, and formula milk, ensuring convenience for families. The nursery features a secure environment with CCTV and controlled access for added safety. Conveniently situated near the M40, our nursery is easily accessible for commuting families and provides ample on-site parking. For those using public transportation, we are close to a bus stop serving several routes. We also offer free parking for staff, making our nursery a welcoming and accessible choice for all families.

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.

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 we encourage you to apply!