Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to enhance children's development through engaging educational activities. The successful candidate will require a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and will demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. The role comes with competitive salary and numerous benefits, including up to 28 days holiday, professional development, and a childcare discount. If you are passionate about early childhood education, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Financial support through Salary Finance

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for a stimulating environment.
• Plan and deliver educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to create a safe, stimulating environment that encourages children's growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections as the key person role.

Qualifications and Experience

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK. 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.

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.