Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Longstanton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of young children. This role involves creating a stimulating environment and leading educational activities in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. The group is dedicated to professional development, offering numerous benefits, including competitive salaries and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to create engaging educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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!

About Busy Bees

We are the UK’s leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and abroad. 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.

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

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Westwick, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 131 children. Our unique farm nursery features a Forest School and outdoor learning environment, promoting a holistic approach to education that gives children the best head start in their development. We have excellent links to the guided bus from the city, Huntington, and St Ives, making our location convenient for staff and families alike. We offer free lunch and free parking for our team, along with flexible working days to support a healthy work‑life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and innovative environment.

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 arrays 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 showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.