Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Whitstable; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause & family support

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees in Whitstable is opening a state-of-the-art two-storey nursery and seeks passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the team. The role focuses on safe, stimulating early years environments and EYFS-aligned activities.

You will lead engaging learning experiences for children under 5, maintain strong relationships with families, and be a key part of a nurturing, high-quality setting that supports professional growth and career progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities to keep environments structured and engaging.
• Deep understanding of child development and EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities aligned with EYFS.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey and support families.

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organisational

Deep understanding of childdevelopment

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Whitstable!

Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art, two-storey nursery in Whitstable and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities — all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 110 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay – £14.90 per annum
• Career growth– Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off– Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support– Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources– Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme– Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel– Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Your Impact As A Nursery Practitioner

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment – Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities – Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey – Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You’ll Bring to the Hive As A Nursery Practitioner

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills — able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities — keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development — applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children — whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse — and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. start your next adventure with Busy Bees!