Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Loudwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days holiday per year (incl.

Birthday off

Significant childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to on

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, located in Loudwater, offering a warm, 85-place nursery for children 3 months to 5 years. The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification and prior leadership in early years settings.

You will work within our Bee Curious curriculum to nurture curiosity and confidence in young learners. Join Busy Bees, a charity-aligned employer with strong development opportunities, a rich benefits platform, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Two years of leadership experience in early years settings.
• Experience with EYFS curriculum and development.

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.

Skills

Leadership in EY settings

Level 3 childcare qualification

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!

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

Located in Loudwater, our warm and welcoming 85-place day nursery cares for children aged 3 months to 5 years across 5 age‑specific rooms, from Babies through to Preschool.

Our nursery provides a calming environment for both children and staff, surrounded by beautiful natural scenery including a nearby river walkway – perfect for a relaxing lunch break. Staff and children also enjoy seeing and feeding the ducks in the local area.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Significant 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.

Centre Overview

• Excellent transport links with the 37 bus stop located directly outside the nursery and many other bus services within a 5-minnute walk
• Access to PickMeUp, High Wycombe’s on-demand minibus service, offering convenient pick-up from nearby bus stop locations
• Located close to the M40
• Peaceful riverside setting with scenic walking routes
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Local amenities within walking distance including:
• Home Bargains
• Dunelm
• The Range
• Morrisons Local
• Tesco

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 capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

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