Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Compton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual and emotional development of children. You will prepare engaging educational activities and ensure a safe and stimulating environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and good communication skills. Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and numerous benefits such as childcare discounts and holiday perks in a nurturing team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Capable of leading educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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

Join the dedicated team at Busy Bees Ashbourne, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 81, catering to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years. Our caring and highly skilled childcare professionals provide tailored, age‑appropriate activities and experiences across individual rooms designed specifically for each developmental stage. Located in a charming converted church on Derby Road, our nursery is easily accessible with excellent transport links to Derby, Uttoxeter, and the A515 and A52. As a valued member of our team, you will help create a nurturing environment where children can thrive and explore. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while working in a supportive atmosphere focused on fostering children's growth and learning. We would love to welcome you to our vibrant community at Busy Bees Ashbourne!

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.

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 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!