Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. The role involves creating a stimulating environment and leading educational activities aligned with EYFS. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and a passion for working with children. This position offers competitive salary, professional development, and various employee benefits, including childcare discounts and up to 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted private medical insurance (PMI)

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan activities.
• Previous experience in a nursery role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Lead educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Oversee children's development and build family connections.

Skills

Experience with children under 5

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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 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 partnership with BBC Children in Need provides fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees is thrilled to announce our brand-new nursery Busy Bees Leamington Spa Queensway! Our new 110 place nursery is located on Tancred Close, just off Queensway in the centre of Leamington Spa. Our two‑story nursery offers a warm and welcoming environment.

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
• Access to our Hive Wellbeing platform, offering huge retail discounts and wellbeing resources
• Celebrating You section showcasing ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees

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.

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.
• Good communication skills and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse a plus.

Apply Now

If you have previous experience working with children and are ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply today!