Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group located in Northampton is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development. This role involves creating a safe learning environment and planning educational activities while requiring a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development, and various wellness programs. Join our supportive team and make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities to support children's development.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Interest in early childhood education

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years 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.

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 Busy Bees at our Northampton Spinney Hill nursery, where we have an Ofsted rating of Good and a capacity of 111 children. Our long-standing team is dedicated to providing high-quality care in an excellent location, conveniently situated next to Starbucks, McDonald's, and Morrisons. With a bus stop just a 2-minute walk away, you can reach the town center in only 15 minutes. We offer free lunches and free parking for our staff, as well as flexible working options. Come be a part of our nurturing environment and help shape the future of our children!

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
• Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding our valued team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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, excellent organisational abilities, 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!