Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Join to apply for the Nursery Practitioner Level 3 role at Busy Bees Nurseries

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.

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 offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

Busy Bees Epsom, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 84 children across three base rooms, featuring two outdoor areas, including a dedicated nature area in the preschool outdoor space. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Epsom Train Station and with bus links within a five-minute walk, our nursery ensures easy accessibility for families. We are also only a two-minute walk from Ashley Shopping Centre, providing nearby amenities.

Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and convenient environment for educators and families alike.

• 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 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• 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.
• 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!