Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Rampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and  

Bee Curious curriculum

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Educator in Cambridge Westwick. Join a leading nursery group focused on high-quality education and strong growth opportunities.

You will foster intellectual, social, and emotional development in young children within an Ofsted Outstanding setting. The role emphasizes the EYFS framework, caring for children under five, and close collaboration with families while contributing to Busy Bees' celebrated Bee Curious curriculum and extensive staff

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials for children's growth.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS.
• Act as Key Person to oversee development and family connections.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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 are 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.

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.

Location and Working Conditions

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Westwick, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 131 children. Our unique farm nursery features a Forest School and outdoor learning environment, promoting a holistic approach to education that gives children the best head start in their development. We have excellent links to the guided bus from the city, Huntington, and St Ives, making our location convenient for staff and families alike. We offer free lunch and free parking for our team, along with flexible working days to support a healthy work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and innovative environment.

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.