Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees Wigan Marylebone is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's development across the EYFS. You will create a safe, stimulating classroom environment and deliver age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity and confidence.

Join a leading UK nursery group offering professional development, a supportive team, and the Bee Curious curriculum. This role provides opportunities to work with a long-established staff and contribute to high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Experience with children under 5 is essential.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials for learning.
• Lead educational activities to support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Act as Key Person to support children's development and build family relationships.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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

Busy Bees Wigan Marylebone, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 76 children and is dedicated to providing an outstanding nursery experience. Our long-serving staff team consistently goes above and beyond for our children, ensuring a nurturing environment. The nursery features three spacious rooms designed for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Each room is thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration and investigation, enabling children to develop the skills they need to grow into confident and happy individuals. Conveniently located on Walkden Avenue, we are just a short distance from Wigan Town Centre and two local colleges. There is also a direct bus route located just 50 yards from the nursery, making it easily accessible. Free parking is available for staff.

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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications:

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.