Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Kingston near Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. This role requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience with children under 5. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and up to 28 days of holiday per year. Join a supportive team committed to high-quality education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Access to wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator or similar role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational 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 East Grinstead, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 88 children and features a longstanding team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. Our manager, who opened the nursery in December 2019, fosters a nurturing and supportive environment. Conveniently located just a 10‑minute walk from the train station, which offers direct links to London, and only a short 5‑minute walk to the town centre, we are also situated opposite a leisure centre. We provide free parking for staff and offer a four‑day working week option, making it an attractive workplace for educators.

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 Hive – a wellbeing platform with retail discounts and resources for physical and mental health
• A Celebrating You section showcasing ways we recognise and reward our team members
• A dedicated Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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, 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, and a readiness to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have the qualifications and experience above, we encourage you to apply!