Nursery Practitioner Level 3. Job in Bradley Stoke Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. The role requires a Level 3 qualification and experience working with young children. Join a supportive team committed to high-quality education and professional growth. The position offers competitive benefits including a childcare discount and substantial holiday leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities supporting children's development.
• Oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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

Bristol Bradley Stoke, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 92 children in a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home. Our friendly staffing team is dedicated to supporting the development of both children and staff, with onsite training rooms where Busy Bee courses are held. The nursery benefits from excellent bus links, with local bus stops just a five-minute walk away, and provides free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access.

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. 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 we encourage you to apply!