Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Kempston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits platform discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off — it's our gift to你

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to-工作

Job summary

Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner Level 3 to support the development of children aged under five. You will create safe, stimulating environments, lead EYFS-aligned activities, and act as a Key Person to families, helping children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

As part of the UK's leading nursery group, you’ll access ongoing professional development, a hybrid benefits platform, generous holiday entitlement,

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5 and strong interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.

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

Communication

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Start Date: 2026-09-17

Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire, GB

Postcode: MK42 7

Additional Info: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-16T19:02:06.18

Role 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. 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

Join Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for 112 children. Our dedicated team thrives on delivering excellence and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to enhance children's learning experiences.

Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily accessible via the A6 and A421, we also provide free parking for our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week option as you contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive!

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 a 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 showcases how we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training to support your growth at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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 skills and excellent organisational abilities.
• The ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Additional Information

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!

#s1-Gen 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, theres 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. Role Responsibilities: 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 childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications: What Were 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, were 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 youre ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply! TPBN1_UKTJ offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Join Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for 112 children. Our dedicated team thrives on delivering excellence and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to enhance children's learning experiences. Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily accessible via the A6 and A421, we also provide free parking for our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week option as you contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive! 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 its our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return