Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Willesden; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees Cricklewood is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our two-storey nursery in Cricklewood. You will support children under 5 with engaging activities that nurture curiosity and development.

We offer competitive pay of £14.77 per hour, strong career growth, and family-friendly benefits including a 50% childcare discount and generous holiday allowances. This role is available on both full-time and part-time contracts within a warm, supportive team that values creativity, care,

Qualifications

• 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—apply your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment—prepare materials and set up rooms to encourage exploration and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities—plan and deliver experiences supporting physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey—oversee development and build strong family connections to support learning at nursery and home.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment with a focus on creativity and care.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS

Experience with under 5s

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Bees has aquired and is transformingastate-of-the-art, two-storey nurseryin Cricklewood, opening this October, and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team on both a full and part time basis!

Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)
• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266
• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

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

Competitive pay– £14.77 per hour!

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

Our Cricklewood centre is a modern, high-qualitysetting will befilled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in awarm, nurturingenvironment designed togive our children the best start in life. With space forup to 110 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)
• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266
• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

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'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly 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, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance tomake a lasting difference, while being part of a team that valuescreativity, care, and professional growth

What You’ll Bring to the Hive as a Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education

Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor 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 haveexperience working with children—whether as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds withpassion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

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