Overview
Role: Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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 East Grinstead, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 88 children and features a longstanding team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. Our manager, who opened the nursery in December 2019, fosters a nurturing and supportive environment. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the train station, which offers direct links to London, and only a short 5-minute walk to the town center, we are also situated opposite a leisure center. We provide free parking for staff and offer a four-day working week option, making it an attractive workplace for educators.
Busy Bees Benefits: Competitive salary; ongoing professional development and career progression; our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a 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.
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.
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.
* Good communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
Seniorities, Employment Type, and Job Function
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
Location and Application
Crawley, England, United Kingdom | 4 days ago
Sutton, England, United Kingdom | 2 weeks ago
Other listed locations are included for reference.
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