Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Educator in Leeds to play a vital role in developing children's intellectual, social, and emotional skills. You will implement educational activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while working in a nurturing environment that values high-quality education. Opportunities for career progression and professional development are available.

If you have a Level 3 qualification and experience with children under 5, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and deliver educational activities to support development.
• Oversee children's development and 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.

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 Leeds Headingley Grove nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, accommodates up to 54 children and offers a home‑from‑home environment within a beautifully converted house where your child can thrive while learning new skills. The nursery features three bright, airy rooms tailored to different age groups, along with an exciting outdoor area for children to explore. With a range of activities available, your little one can engage in water play, sensory exploration, and safely take on challenges outdoors. Conveniently located on Grove Road, our nursery is just a 2‑minute drive from Headingley town centre and only 15 minutes from Leeds City Centre. For those using public transport, there's a bus stop just a short 2‑minute walk away on Grove Lane, served by route 91, and Headingley Arndale Bus Station is a 10‑minute walk away, offering additional bus routes. Free parking is available for those arriving by car.

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.

You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a 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, 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!