Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. You will create a stimulating environment and deliver educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience with children under 5. We offer competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive community for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

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., Join the dedicated team at Busy Bees Worksop, an Ofsted‑rated Good nursery with a capacity of 85 children, where we provide a bright and airy environment for children to learn, develop, and grow. Our nursery features engaging outdoor areas designed for exploration and play, supporting overall child development and providing a safe space for children to enhance their physical skills and boost their confidence.Conveniently located just a short drive from the centre of Worksop, our nursery is easily accessible by car, public transport, or on foot. The nearest train station, Worksop, is only a six‑minute drive away. We also offer free parking for added convenience. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact in children's lives, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and supportive community at Busy Bees Worksop!

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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.
  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.

About Us

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!

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.

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 schemeEasy 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.

Role Responsibilities

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.