Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Stevenage is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development through engaging activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. You'll work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers numerous benefits, including competitive salary and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Knowledge of child development

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.

Overview

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 supportive team at Busy Bees in Stevenage College, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Our team consists of many longstanding staff members and new faces, creating a warm and collaborative working environment. We are passionate about providing the best start in life for every child and maintain strong links with local authorities and other providers. Conveniently located near Stevenage town centre and the train station, we are just five minutes from Junction 7 of the A1, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free parking, a day off for birthdays, opportunities to apply for qualifications, and uniforms provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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

Plus, access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive 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 abilities, 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!