Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to工作

Job summary

Busy Bees Enfield is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Educator to support children under five in a Good-rated Ofsted nursery. You’ll plan engaging activities, foster development and build strong relationships with families as part of the Bee Curious curriculum.

Work with a caring team in a bright, welcoming environment with opportunities for professional development and a broad range of staff benefits, including holiday allowance and discounts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to plan and deliver 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

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Here's your chance to make a difference every day!

Are you passionate about Early Years and love helping children learn, grow and discover the world around them?

About Busy Bees

At Busy Bees Enfield, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and creative Early Years Educator to join our team and help create a fun, supportive and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

Busy Bees is one of the UK's leading nursery groups, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas.

We're committed to giving every child the best start in life, while creating a workplace where our people feel supported, valued and encouraged to develop.

As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to work with our Bee Curious curriculum, helping children develop their confidence, curiosity and independence through meaningful play and learning experiences.

About Busy Bees Enfield

Our Good-rated Ofsted nursery welcomes up to 120 children and offers a bright, welcoming environment where children can feel safe, confident and excited to learn.

Our spaces are designed to encourage exploration and creativity, with plenty of opportunities for children to follow their interests and develop new skills.

We have:

• A dedicated sensory room designed to encourage exploration and creativity
• A spacious outdoor garden where children can learn, play and enjoy the fresh air
• A wooden play area for physical development and imaginative play
• Age-appropriate yoga sessions
• Bright, engaging rooms filled with resources and activities
• Complimentary lunches for our children
• Free onsite parking for staff

Your role

As an Early Years Educator, you'll play an important part in children's everyday experiences.

You'll plan and support engaging activities, follow children's interests and help them develop socially, emotionally and intellectually.

You'll build positive relationships with children and their families, support their individual development and make sure every child feels included, listened to and encouraged.

You might spend the morning creating something together, head outside to explore the garden, enjoy a story after lunch and finish the day celebrating a new milestone.

It's a role where the little moments really do matter.

Why join us?

We want you to enjoy coming to work and feel proud of the difference you make.

You'll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities to learn, develop your skills and progress your career within Busy Bees.

We also work with BBC Children in Need, giving our teams opportunities to get involved with fundraising and community activities that help support children and families.

Conveniently located

Our nursery is based in Florey Square, around 8 minutes from Enfield town centre and the A10.

There's free parking onsite, and bus routes 456 and W9 are just a short walk away.

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.

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 children's 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!