Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious curriculum access

28 days holiday per year incl. bank

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing hub and discounts

Pension scheme access

Job summary

Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster intellectual, social and emotional development in children. You will join a leading nursery group with a Bee Curious curriculum and a supportive team environment.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality early education, building strong relationships with families, and contributing to a nurturing, inclusive setting with ongoing professional development valued by the company.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials to support children's growth.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS to support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Play a key person role, overseeing children’s development and building strong family connections.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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 beyond. 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

Busy Bees Leeds Pudsey Lowtown, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, has a capacity of 65 children. Our spacious nursery is situated in a charming building and offers childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Each age group has its own dedicated room, equipped with a wide range of age‑appropriate toys, activities, and furniture. The outdoor space provides a safe environment where children can play, get active, and learn about taking safe risks under supervision. Located right at the heart of Pudsey, we’re just a short walk from the town centre. The nursery is also conveniently positioned, only a 20‑minute drive from Bradford and a 15‑minute drive from Leeds. Public transport is well served with bus routes 4, 4F, 9, 9A, 14, 81, X11 and nearby stops. Free parking is available.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• 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.

You also have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. The “Celebrating You” section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. A dedicated “Grow with Us” area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.

What To Expect As a Nursery Practitioner

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage children’s growth and learning.
• Lead educational activities that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Play a key person role, overseeing children’s development, care needs, and building strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and 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!