Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
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.
About 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.
Why 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, you’ll introduce our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our 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
Our Busy Bees Livingston Village Nursery provides a welcoming environment for families and children, with 103 places. Here, children enjoy a wide range of engaging and exciting resources, ensuring endless opportunities for learning and fun.
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- Location: 6-minute drive from the centre of Livingston (West Lothian)
- Transport links: Within 5–10 minutes of Livingston North & South train stations
- Parking: Free onsite parking available
Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development & career progression
- ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, including:
- Discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Wellbeing Hub with physical & mental health resources
- Celebrating You recognition & reward programmes
- Grow with Us training & development opportunities
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off as a gift
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support via Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy pension access through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel abroad, experiencing different cultures and best practices
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What to Expect As a Nursery Practitioner
- Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and designing engaging learning spaces.
- Lead educational activities supporting children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition frameworks.
- Key Person role – track children’s development, address care needs, and build strong family relationships.
What We’re Looking For
- A Level 3 (or higher qualification) in Early Years Education.
- Proven experience working with children under 5, with a genuine passion for early childhood education.
- Skills: Excellent communication, strong organisation, and the ability to plan engaging activities based on child development principles.
We proudly care about quality, value, and service. If you have experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse, and you’re eager to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!
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