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 UKs 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 childrens lives. About Our Nursery Busy Bees Burchetts Green, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 84 children and offers ample outdoor space for exploration and play. Our amazing team is dedicated and passionate about their roles as practitioners, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children. We enhance learning experiences with visits to the zoo on the BCA college grounds and work in partnership with the college to provide valuable placements for new practitioners. Conveniently located on the college campus, we also offer free parking for staff, making it easy for educators to access our welcoming facility. 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! Youll 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 childrens growth and learning. * Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support childrens 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. J-18808-Ljbffr