Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery group is seeking passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their newly opened nursery in Guildford. The role involves creating a safe and stimulating environment, leading educational activities, and building meaningful connections with children and families. Competitive hourly pay of £14.27 is offered alongside extensive career development opportunities. Join a community focused on providing every child with the best start in life and enjoy benefits like holiday allowances and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to connect with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Deep understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Build strong, trusting family connections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Genuine passion for early childhood education

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

🌟🐝 Join Our Brand-New Nursery in West End, Guildford!🐝🌟

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Bees opened a state-of-the-art, nursery in West End, Guildford this Winter, and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitionersto join our team!

Thismodern, high-qualitysetting will befilled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in awarm, nurturingenvironment designed togive our children the best start in life. With space forup to 110 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Come grow with Busy Bees!🐝✨

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

💷Competitive pay – £14.27 per hour!

🚀Career growth– Ongoing professional development & progression

🎂Birthday off– Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!

👶50% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others

🏖Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!

💖Menopause & family support– Helping you through life’s big moments

🧘Health & wellbeing resources– Access toHive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform

🚴Cycle to Work scheme– Because a healthy commute is a happy commute

💰Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance

🌏Opportunities to travel– Learn from childcare professionals around the world

More Than Just a Job – It’s a Community!

✨ Join a team thatcelebrates YOU– with rewards, recognition, and exciting development opportunities

🏆 Be part of aforward-thinking nurserywhereyour ideas matter

🌿 Work in abeautiful, modern brand new settingdesigned to inspire both children and educators

🌍 Gaininternational experiencethrough travel opportunities

Your ImpactAs A Nursery Practitioner

🏡Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment– Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.

📚Lead Engaging Educational Activities– Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)framework.

💖Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey– Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You’ll Bring to the HiveAs A Nursery Practitioner

📜Level 3 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education

👶Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor early childhood education

🗣Strong communication skills—able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues

📅Excellent organisational abilities—keeping learning environments structured yet exciting

🧠Deep understanding of child development—applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you haveexperience working with children—whether as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds withpassion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

🌍Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

✨This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉