Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds? We want you!
Busy Bees is on the lookout for a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our vibrant team on a part-time basis. You'll be working Monday to Friday, 08:00–13:00 (25 hours per week), playing a crucial role in supporting children's early development in a nurturing, high-quality environment.
Help shape bright futures at Busy Bees!
About Our Nursery
Located in Addlestone, our newly purpose-built nursery has a capacity of 113 children and features expansive outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play. We’re conveniently situated just a five-minute walk from the high street and ten minutes from the train station, making it easy for families to access our services. Plus, we offer free parking for staff and flexible working arrangements to create a supportive environment for our team.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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 internationally, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive 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 and care needs while building strong family connections.
Required Qualifications
What We’re Looking For:
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
* Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
* Skills: Excellent communication, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity 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 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!