Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; West Byfleet; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator at its West Byfleet nursery. You will support every child's developmental journey, following the Bee Curious curriculum and EYFS guidelines. The role offers a nurturing environment and ongoing professional development within a leading UK nursery group.

With a focus on high-quality care, you’ll contribute to a caring, collaborative team and engage with families to support children's holistic growth in a safe, welcoming setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Act as Key Person, building strong family connections and monitoring children’s progress.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Plan and deliver activities

Education

Level 3 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 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

Busy Bees West Byfleet, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 72 children and is housed in a homely building surrounded by fields and horses, providing a serene environment for learning and play. Our passionate staff are dedicated to offering excellent care to all children. We have a care home located across the way, which allows us to foster intergenerational connections through visits to the home and welcoming residents to our nursery. Nestled down a country road, we are situated away from the main road, providing a peaceful setting with private houses along the lane. Additionally, we are just five minutes from Byfleet village and West Byfleet town, with free parking available for staff, ensuring easy access to our 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.

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 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.