Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Job Description Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKnAs 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.nAbout 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.nWhy 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.nOur 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 Birmingham QE is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 141, located in a two-storey building close to the Queen Elizabeth and Womens Hospitals. The nursery has strong community ties, particularly with the QE hospital, where it participates in initiatives such as the Harvest Festival, creating Christmas cards for patients without families, and a Reverse Christmas Calendar for donating food, toiletries, and toys to those in need. With excellent transport links, including nearby Selly Oak and University Train stations, and various bus routes from the QE hospital, the nursery is easy to access. Staff enjoy benefits like free parking, complimentary lunches, and the option of a four-day working week, creating a supportive and flexible working environment.Busy Bees BenefitsnnCompetitive salary nOngoing professional development and career progression nOur Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers nUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)nYour birthday off its our gift to you!n50% childcare discount nEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusnMenopause support through Peppy nFinancial support through Salary Finance nEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersnCycle to Work scheme nEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonnDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)nOpportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.nnnBut 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.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.What Were Looking FornnLevel 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.nProven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood educationnSkills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.nnAt 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 apply!

Created: 2026-03-07