Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

Holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Return to work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & MH first aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Market Harborough is seeking an Early Years Educator to help children thrive in a welcoming, supportive setting. You will foster intellectual, social and emotional development through play-based EYFS activities and strong family partnerships.

We offer structured training, clear progression, and a collaborative team environment within the UK's leading nursery group. Enjoy excellent benefits, generous holidays, wellbeing support and discounted childcare as part of our Busy Bees family.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with ability to plan and deliver activities.

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 aligned with the EYFS to support development.
• Key Person Role: oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 EY Education

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Busy Bees Market Harborough is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 118 children. Our purpose-built, single-storey setting offers five bright, well-resourced base rooms, each with its own secure garden, creating an inspiring environment for children and colleagues alike. Located on the outskirts of Market Harborough, the nursery benefits from excellent local amenities and transport links, making it an easily accessible place to work. We are proud of our long-standing and committed team, with several colleagues having been part of the nursery for over 10 years. This reflects the supportive and positive working environment we have created, where colleagues are valued, encouraged to develop and given the opportunity to build a rewarding career with 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.

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.