Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious curriculum

Paid holidays

Birthday off

Discounts across retailers

Pension

Health support

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is looking for an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of young children. You will help create a safe, stimulating environment and plan activities aligned with the EYFS.

We can consider 30 hours over 3 days or 40 hours over 4 days, with potential for growth within our leading nursery group. Competitive salary, substantial progression opportunities and a supportive team await you.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5.

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 skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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

Harrogate Pannal Ash is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery with a capacity of 86 children, located in a converted, detached house across two floors. The nursery offers three stimulating and welcoming rooms, with additional space for keyworker group activities or quiet relaxation. It is conveniently situated on the main bus route into Harrogate and just a 10-minute walk from the train station. The facility provides free parking for families. Strong connections with local schools ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education. The nursery also offers weekly extracurricular activities like football, music, and language classes, and the children regularly visit a local Residential Home for arts, crafts, and singing, which is enjoyed by all.

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 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 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

• 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

• 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.

Role Overview

We can consider 30hrs over 3 days or 40 hours over 4 days and can be discussed further at interview.

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, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and