Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children under five. You will create a safe and stimulating environment and lead educational activities aligned with the EYFS. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, possess strong communication skills, and have a genuine interest in early childhood education. This role offers competitive salary and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under five.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting children's development.
• Oversee children's care needs and build family connections.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

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.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the country and 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 will 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

Sevenoaks Riverhead, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery with a capacity of 93 children, featuring a spacious two‑floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play. Our nursery has strong links with the local community, including the nearby library, and is conveniently located close to Dunton Green and Sevenoaks train station, with good bus routes available. We offer free on‑site parking and provide a range of extracurricular activities, supported by our longstanding staff who are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for all children.

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 will also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge retail discounts to help you stretch your money further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

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