Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Apply for the Nursery Practitioner Level 3 role at Busy Bees Nurseries
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As 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.

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. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Busy Bees Salisbury York House, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 46 children in a charming listed old townhouse building that offers a small, homely feel.

The nursery features a fantastic “out and about” programme, taking children to local highlights such as the library, market, and cathedral, enriching their learning experiences. Located in the centre of town, we are easily accessible via many bus routes from areas as far as Andover, Bournemouth, and Southampton, making it convenient for families.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The ‘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 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.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse, is encouraged.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!