Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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

Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4-minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5-minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking. To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life.Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!50% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.You''ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to 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, care needs, and build strong family connections.Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking ForLevel 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, 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 ..... full job details .....