Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Thurrock; 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 the development of children under 5. Responsibilities include creating engaging environments, leading educational activities, and overseeing child development. Candidates must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have experience working with young children. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and numerous employee benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

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.

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 charity 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 Chafford Hundred, Drake Road, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Our longstanding staff team is committed to providing quality care in a nurturing environment, situated in a quiet village that offers a peaceful atmosphere for children to thrive. We are easily accessible from the M25 and A13, making it convenient for staff to reach us. With a bus service linking to Lakeside and Chafford Hundred station, we are just a five-minute drive from the C2C line into London. We also offer free parking for our team, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and friendly community.

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

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Create a safe, stimulating environment: prepare 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 skills, capable 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!