Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Stowmarket; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday day off

50% childcare discount

Family leave bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance support

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees in Stowmarket is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's learning across the nursery. You will create a safe, stimulating environment and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.

Join a team that values quality childcare, offers ongoing professional development, and includes a generous holiday allowance and staff perks.

This role provides opportunities to work four long days with a day off for birthdays and a range of discounts through our Hive benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with children under 5 and a passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver EYFS-aligned activities promoting physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
• Key Person Role: oversee individual children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview

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 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 dedicated team at Busy Bees in Stowmarket, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our purpose-built facility features a large outdoor space for children to explore, with rooms specifically designed for different age groups. Our collaborative team is committed to providing children with the best start in life. Conveniently located with a local bus service to the town centre and nearby villages, we are just a five-minute walk from local shops and food services and a 20-minute walk to the town centre and train station. Staff enjoy free parking and the option to work four long days with a day off, along with an additional day off for birthdays, making this a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and nurturing environment.

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 our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with 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. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

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!