Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Solihull seeks a Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. You will lead educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Enjoy benefits such as competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and 50% childcare discount.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities to travel and learn new practices

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children's development.
• Oversee children's development and build connections with families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to apply knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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.

About our Nursery

Discover 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!
• 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

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.
• Good communication skills, 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!