Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's growth and learning at their Stowmarket location. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and exhibit strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture. Join us in making a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• A genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities supporting various child developments.
• 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

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.

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.

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 center and nearby villages, we are just a five-minute walk from local shops and food services and a 20-minute walk to the town center 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.

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 a large array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting 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 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!