Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Educator – Busy Bees Nursery
As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees, one of the UK’s leading nursery groups.
About Us
Busy Bees operates nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond, delivering high-quality early education. Known for our exceptional workplace culture, we prioritise the well-being of our team and the growth of every child we support.
We designed the Bee Curious curriculum to inspire curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. By joining us, you’ll contribute to an environment where children thrive and your careerjh**oinsunsphas endless potential.
Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you’ll have opportunities to engage in impactful fundraising and community initiatives that support vulnerable children.
About the Role
Locations Highlight: Busy Bees Haywards Heath
Our Outstanding (Ofsted) nursery in Haywards Heath cares for 72 children within a beautifully converted Grade II listed building. With access to tailored learning programmes, high-quality play resources, and seamless school partnerships, we ensure a nurturing transition from nursery to primary school.
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Key features:
- 120 places available across our expanding network
- Safe, inspiring learning environments
- Staff discounts, including free parking to enhance convenience
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited professional development and career progression paths
- Hive Benefits Platform: Exclusive discounts across major retailers, plus a Wellbeing Hub with mental and physical health resources.
- 28+ holiday days per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount (UK-wide)
- Enhanced family leave leave and a return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial well-being support via Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Auto-enrolled workplace pension through Cushon
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) discounts
- International experiences: Opportunities to travel, learn, and embed best practices from other countries
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What You’ll Do
- Create engaging environments: Design learning spaces that inspire growth.
- Plan and deliver activities: Foster children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development using Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles.
- Key Person Role: Build trust with families and track children’s progress.
Requirements & Qualifications
✅ Essential:
- Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Early Years Education (Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or similar)
- Proven experience working with children under 5
- Passion for early childhood education
✅ Highly desirable:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to apply child-development theories in practice
If you’re an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant, or qualified Nurse with a commitment to nurturing young learners, Busy Bees wants to hear from you! Start a career that truly matters.
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