Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in St. Neots is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and experience with children under 5. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and numerous benefits including up to 28 days of holiday and a 50% childcare discount. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

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 and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting children's development aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

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.

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 passionate team at Busy Bees in St Neots, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 93 children. Our dedicated staff focus on supporting each child to be their unique self, with an emphasis on building confidence and self-esteem. We maintain strong links with local schools and are actively building connections with the nearby elderly home, fostering community engagement. Located in a quiet area just a five-minute walk from local shops, eateries, and bus stops, our nursery offers convenience for families and staff alike. We provide free parking and a range of flexible working hours to suit your work-life balance, from half days to full days and options for two to five-day work weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-focused environment.

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 Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub

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 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

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!