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 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 provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising.

Busy Bees Northwich has a capacity of 107 children and is rated “Good” by Ofsted. Our purpose‑built nursery features a large, newly refurbished outdoor play area with three separate gardens, perfect for exploring and learning through play. We cater to all ages, from nursery to preschool, with each room tailored to the specific ages of the children.

The nursery is situated on the Kingsmead Estate, just five minutes from Northwich town centre. Free parking is available for staff.

• 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 working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication and 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!