Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator at our Chislehurst nursery outside London. You will foster intellectual, social and emotional development for children, contributing to our Bee Curious curriculum and high standards of care.

You will work in a Good Ofsted environment with opportunities for growth and professional development, while enjoying staff facilities and employee perks from Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials for learning.
• Lead educational activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Act as Key Person and build strong family connections.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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

Busy Bees Chislehurst, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 100 children and provides the perfect environment for them to unleash their full potential and receive the best start in life. Located in the South-East of London, our nursery is situated just off the A20 on Perry Street. For those arriving by car, we have an on-site parking facility that ensures safe and seamless drop-offs and collections. We are conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from the M25 at Junction 3 and the M20 at Junction 1, making us ideal for commuters. For public transport users, there is a bus stop a short 3-minute walk away on Ashfield Lane (Stop Y and Z), serving bus routes 160, 269, 625, and 638. Inside the nursery, children benefit from separate rooms tailored to suit each age and developmental group, while the fun continues outdoors with plenty of space in our garden for independent exploration. We also provide complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for families.

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 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 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 capable or, 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!