Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in St Albans is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the growth and development of children. The role involves creating an engaging environment, planning educational activities, and overseeing children's care. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and a genuine passion for early childhood learning. Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Hub resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 with a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Previous experience ideally as an Early Years Educator or similar roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Glenalmond, St Albans! 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.

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

Busy Bees St Albans Glenalmond, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 116 children and features a centre with extensive history, including original paneling in the main foyer and beautiful high ceilings, along with stunning stained glass windows throughout the setting. Our nursery consists of seven base rooms spread across three floors, thoughtfully divided into different age ranges and stages to cater to the diverse needs of our children. Conveniently located within easy distance of the M25 and M1, we also offer complimentary lunches and free parking for staff. Additional features include a soft play area and a sensory room, as well as an exclusive preschool program, enhancing our nurturing environment for early childhood development.

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 retail discounts helping your money to go further
• 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

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, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and a readiness to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education