Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Bee Curious curriculum

Birthday off

Up to 28 days holiday including bank-h

50% childcare discount

Pension access

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a Nursery Practitioner Level 3 in Warrington to join our leading nursery group. You will foster children's early development across the EYFS, delivering engaging activities in a safe environment and building strong relationships with families.

As part of Busy Bees, you will access ongoing professional development, a supportive team, and a culture that values learning, wellbeing, and career progression within the UK’s leading nursery network.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms.
• Lead developmental activities aligned with EYFS.
• Act as Key Person to track children's progress and communicate with families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to apply knowledge of child de

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB, WA1 2

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

Alderley Day Nursery has a capacity of 94 children and was established in 2007. This Montessori nursery features eight main activity rooms designed for children from babies to preschoolers. Nestled in the open countryside of Nether Alderley, the nursery is purpose-built and includes an expansive outdoor space accessible from each room. This design aims to use the outdoors as an extension of the indoor environment, providing children with firsthand experiences of their natural world during this crucial stage of development. Located approximately a 15-minute drive from Macclesfield, Alderley Day Nursery offers a delightful setting for learning and growth. Free parking is available.

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 a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.

Skills

• Good communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• 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.