Nursery Practitioner Level 3 – Busy Bees Nurseries
Join our team as an Early Years Educator and play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. We value high‑quality education and provide ample opportunities for growth.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to be recognized for our workplace culture.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We partner with BBC Children in Need to offer community involvement and fundraising opportunities.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across many retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays
* 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 via Cushon
* Discounted private medical insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel abroad and learn new practices.
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.
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.
* Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
Location: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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