Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive discounts and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Staff pension access

Private Medical Insurance discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support early years learning and daily care for children aged under five. You will help plan activities, prepare safe learning spaces, and engage families as their child’s key person.

The role emphasises EYFS-based activities, a nurturing environment, and collaboration with a supportive team within an Ofsted-rated Outstanding setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education is required.
• Experience working with children under 5 is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment for children.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build strong relationships with families as the key person.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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

About our Nursery

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Shrewsbury, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 119 children. Our longstanding staff is deeply passionate about providing children with the best start in life. We feature our own Forest School located in a spacious garden, offering unique outdoor learning experiences. Conveniently accessible via a bus service to the Business Park, we also provide free parking for our staff.

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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to ourBenefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating Yousection showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicatedGrow with Usarea 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 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 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.