Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role Overview: 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.Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.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 Derby Silvertrees, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 64 children.Our bright and airy rooms inspire and engage children with a wide range of fun-filled activities and learning resources tailored to their needs and interests.From cozy reading corners to creative play areas, we spark each child's curiosity and imagination.Outdoor excitement continues in our large garden, which features a wooden adventure play area where children can explore and play safely under supervision.Our sheltered area encourages outdoor learning and hands-on experiences with nature, enhancing their connection to the environment.Conveniently located in the heart of Derby on Ashbourne Road, Busy Bees Derby Silvertrees is just a 5-minute drive from the City Centre.For families commuting, the A38 is a mere 3-minute drive away.If you're arriving via public transport, there is a bus stop just outside the nursery on Merchant Street, serving routes SW, U2 unibus, and X52.Free parking is available for staff.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 its 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 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.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. xwwtmva 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 applyd02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173