Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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Join our team at Busy Bees – the leading nursery group in the UK.

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the country and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. Every member of our team feels heard, valued and nurtured.

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.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Providing excellent childcare in West Dundee, our 94‑place nursery is situated within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital and set in an attractive natural landscape with mature trees and well‑maintained enclosed gardens. Located just a 5‑minute drive from the A90 and a 10‑minute drive from the centre of Dundee, with free onsite parking available.

• 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 – it’s 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

• 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 Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition.
• Key Person role: oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

• 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, excellent organisational features, 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!

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Education