Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Sevenoaks is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the growth of children through engaging educational activities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have experience working with young children. The role offers competitive salary, professional development, and numerous employee benefits including childcare discounts and flexible leave policies. Join us to make a positive impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Childcare discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children's development.
• Oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

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 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.

Our Nursery – Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery with a capacity of 92 children, featuring a spacious two‑floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play. We maintain strong links with the local community, including the nearby library, and are conveniently located close to Sevenoaks train station, town centre, and various bus stations, ensuring excellent transport links. Our nursery offers free parking for staff and is equipped with CCTV for added security. We also provide a range of extracurricular activities, supported by our longstanding staff team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for all children.

Benefits at Busy Bees

• 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 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 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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Good communication skills, 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!