Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role Overview:Join Our Team at Busy BeesLeading 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, youll 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 Sittingbourne, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 77 children in a nurturing environment featuring a forest area in the preschool garden, as well as dedicated garden spaces for each room and large, spacious interiors. We maintain strong links with the local Sure Start center and work with dental health ambassadors from the NHS to promote health and wellbeing. Conveniently located just a short walk from the town center and local shops, we offer free parking for staff. Additional benefits include free uniforms, Busy Bees discounts, and promotions through our Hive program, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team.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 offits 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, theres more You'll also enjoy access to ourBenefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating Yousection showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicatedGrow with Usarea sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow 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 childrens development, care needs, and build strong family connections. Required Qualifications:What Were 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, were 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 youre ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to applyTPBN1_UKTJ