Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the learning and development of children, helping them grow, learn and build confidence through engaging activities and the Bee Curious curriculum.

You will join a caring team in a purpose-built nursery known for its high-quality childcare and strong links to the local community, with opportunities for professional development within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

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

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 EYFS.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – One of the UK's Leading Nursery Groups

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play an important role in helping children grow, learn and reach their full potential. You will create exciting learning opportunities that encourage children's curiosity, creativity and confidence while supporting their social, emotional and educational development.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join an organisation that recognises the importance of its people, invests in professional development and offers opportunities to build a successful career within early years education.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is one of the UK's largest and most established nursery groups, with almost 400 nurseries across the UK and additional settings overseas. We are passionate about providing every child with the best possible start in life through high-quality childcare and early years education.

We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated, respected and supported. We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do and encourage everyone to develop their skills and achieve their career ambitions.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we offer a welcoming and supportive working environment where you can develop your experience, strengthen your knowledge and make a positive difference to children's lives.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, contribute to exciting learning experiences and help create an environment where children feel confident, happy and inspired to explore.

You will also become familiar with our unique Bee Curious curriculum, which encourages children to discover new interests, develop independence and build confidence through engaging and meaningful activities.

About Our Nursery – Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital

Busy Bees Maidstone Hospital is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery, purpose-built to provide high-quality childcare and education for up to 112 children.

Our nursery features a spacious, single-level layout with eight dedicated base rooms, creating a practical and welcoming environment for both children and staff. Each room is self-contained and benefits from its own toileting facilities and milk preparation area, helping to ensure children's individual needs are met throughout the day.

We also have dedicated outdoor garden spaces for each age group, giving children plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor play, explore their surroundings and develop new skills.

Our location offers excellent convenience, with on-site parking and easy access to nearby train stations and bus routes. We also have strong connections with the hospital, helping us maintain valuable links within the local community.

Another fantastic feature of our nursery is our two on-site chefs, who prepare nutritious meals for the children. We also benefit from NHS fee rates, providing an additional advantage for eligible families.

Joining our team at Maidstone Hospital is a wonderful opportunity to work in a purpose-built nursery with excellent facilities, a supportive team and an environment where you can continue to grow and develop your career in early years education.

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.

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.