Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the development of children aged under 5. As part of the team, you will create a safe and stimulating environment and lead educational activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have a passion for supporting children's growth and learning. This role offers a nurturing work environment within a recognized, award-winning company.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Community involvement and fundraising opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with children under 5 and genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication capabilities

Excellent organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview

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.

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

• 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 capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• 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!

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.