Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and成长

Bee Curious curriculum

Staff benefits and wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Free lunch and parking

JLR childcare subsidies

Birthday off

Flexible holidays

Job summary

Busy Bees Discoveryland in Solihull is hiring an Early Years Educator to support children's development across the EYFS. You will create engaging, safe learning spaces and nurture curiosity.

Join a leading nursery group that offers significant progression, a bee-curious curriculum and strong community involvement with BBC Children in Need. Great benefits and a culture that values every team member.

Qualifications

• Level 3 EY qualification.
• Experience with children under 5 and interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to apply knowledge of child 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 EYFS.
• Key Person Role: Oversee childrens' development, care needs and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 EY Qualification

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

Join our vibrant team at Busy Bees Discoveryland in Solihull, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 103 children. Our nursery is thoughtfully designed with five spacious rooms, each tailored to the specific age group, allowing children to engage in activities and explore outdoor areas that match their developmental stages. Located on the Jaguar Land Rover Solihull site, we exclusively serve JLR employees, providing a unique work‑based nursery environment. Staff enjoy a free shuttle bus provided by JLR for local residents, free lunch and free parking. Additionally, JLR subsidizes childcare fees, offering discounted rates. The centre is closed for one week at Christmas, making this a fantastic opportunity to balance work and family life while advancing your career in early childhood 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!
• 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 childrens' 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!