Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Thorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. Responsibilities include creating stimulating environments and leading educational activities. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including professional development, 50% childcare discount, and up to 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

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

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 care needs while building 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

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. Busy Bees values high-quality education and provides opportunities for growth.

About Busy Bees

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, every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• Supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.
• Unique Bee Curious curriculum designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
• Charitable commitment through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering community involvement and fundraising opportunities.

Nursery Details

Join our welcoming team at Busy Bees in Bishops Stortford Thorley, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 55 children. Our longstanding staff create a home-from-home atmosphere and demonstrate a genuine passion for caring for every child. Located in the Thorley community, we are near local shops, with a bus stop at the end of the road and a 40-minute walk to the train station. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, plus a day off for birthdays and a positive points rewards system.

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
• Supportive health and wellbeing benefits (Peppy, Salary Finance, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders)
• Cycle to Work scheme and easy access to workplace pension
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices
• Hive platform for discounts and wellbeing resources

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