Nursery Practitioner Level 3

OverviewJoin 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 UsBusy 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 CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.About our NurseryBusy Bees St Matthews nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a beautifully converted church that provides a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With a capacity of 111, our nursery is designed to give children everything they need to grow, develop, and prepare for school. The stunning architecture of St Matthews Nursery is integrated into various activities and areas for exploration, including cozy reading corners tucked behind exposed brick archways and main play areas flooded with natural light from vast windows. The space has been thoughtfully adapted to modern standards, featuring interactive smart boards that bring learning to life for the children at Busy Bees Burntwood. Conveniently located just outside the historical city of Lichfield, our nursery is only a 10-minute drive from the nearest train station, Lichfield City. Free parking is available for staff.Busy Bees BenefitsCompetitive 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 you50% 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.Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering huge array 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 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 PractitionerCreate 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.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 educationSkills: 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 apply #J-18808-Ljbffr