Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent childcare organization in Scotland is looking for an Early Years Educator to foster the growth and development of children. Join a supportive environment that emphasizes high-quality education and ample growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and a passion for early childhood education. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including professional development and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan activities.
• Previous experience as Early Years Educator or similar roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting child development.
• Oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Interest in early childhood education

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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. 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

Busy Bees Inverness is an 82‑place nursery located in a stunningly converted Victorian villa split across two levels, with the convenience of on‑site car parking. The nursery boasts extensive, breathtaking, landscaped gardens, including a very own secret garden for our pre‑school children to explore, play, build, create, imagine, and use their senses to experience the outdoor environment and engage with one another.

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
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub with 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

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 Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition.
• 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, excellent organisational skills, and 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 is desirable.
• A commitment to care, quality, value, and service.

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!