Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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 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 skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK 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.

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.

We have a charitable commitment partnership with BBC Children in Need, providing opportunities for community involvement and fundraising.

Our Epsom nursery is rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 84 children across three base rooms, features two outdoor areas and a dedicated nature area. Conveniently located near Epsom Train Station, bus links and Ashley Shopping Centre. Free parking for staff.

We offer:

• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 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!
• 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.

Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health. Celebrating You section recognises and rewards team members. Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training.

We encourage you to apply!