Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension access

Wellbeing platform

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Busy Bees Oxford is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our leading UK nursery group. You will play a pivotal role in fostering intellectual, social, and emotional development for children, supporting high-quality education and growth opportunities within Busy Bees.

This is an on-site role at our Oxford nursery with a strong focus on EYFS and family engagement. We offer competitive pay, ongoing professional development, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of benefits designed to

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Able to apply knowledge of child development to plan 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 EYFS.
• Key Person Role: oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Interest in early childhood education

Education

Level 3 EY Education

Job description

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioer 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.

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.

Busy Bees Oxford is a Good-rated Ofsted nursery, offering a purpose-built environment for up to 110 children. Our longstanding, dedicated team is passionate about meeting every child’s individual needs and giving them the best start in life. With a large, secure car park, free staff parking and excellent bus links just a two-minute walk away, it’s a fantastic place to develop your skills and progress your early years career.

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.