Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Roydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits & wellbeing hub

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Harlow is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join a friendly team providing quality childcare in a nurturing environment. The role focuses on creating a safe and stimulating setting, delivering EYFS-aligned activities, and building strong relationships with families.

Level 3 (or higher) in Early Years is required, with experience caring for children under 5. The role offers ongoing professional development, ample holiday entitlement, and access to Busy Bees’

Qualifications

• Good communication and organisational skills are required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• Experience with children under 5 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to support children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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.

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:

• What We're Looking For 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're committed to care, quality, value, and service.

If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator,
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we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Harlow, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 105 children. Our longstanding staff is dedicated to providing quality childcare in a nurturing environment, and we're excited to welcome new team members as we continue to grow. Located in a business park, we offer free parking for our staff, making it convenient to access our nursery. Enjoy flexible shifts and staff lunch two days a week, enhancing your work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and collaborative team.

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