Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday day off

50% childcare discount

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator at our Huntingdon nursery. You will create a safe, stimulating learning environment and lead EYFS-aligned activities to support children's development.

The role emphasizes key-person responsibilities and strong family engagement, with opportunities for career progression within the Busy Bees group.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Ability to plan engaging activities based on EYFS.
• Demonstrates care, patience and professionalism.

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 aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

In need, 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 Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant 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 its 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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 childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Required Qualifications

• 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, were committed to care, quality, value, and service.

Job Description / Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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, youll 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