Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Overview

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Stansted! This autumn Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Stansted and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. The modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and opportunities in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 80 children, it’s a place where your care and creativity will shine.

The nursery is a short walk from Stansted Mountfitchet train station with direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The nearest bus stop is on Lower Street, served by routes including 7, 7A, and 133.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay - £30,721.60 per annum
• Career growth - Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off - Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday - Plus bank holidays
• Menopause & family support - Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources - Access to Hive, our wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute
• Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel - Learn from childcare professionals around the world

More Than Just a Job – It’s a Community!

• Be part of a forward-thinking nursery where your ideas matter
• Beautiful, modern brand new setting designed to inspire both children and educators
• International experience through travel opportunities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment - Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities - Plan and deliver experiences that support children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey - Oversee development, address care needs, and build strong, trusting family connections to support learning at nursery and at home

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills – connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities – keep learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development – apply knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way. You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners.

Our charitable commitment includes a partnership with BBC Children in Need to fundraise, create community events, and support children across the UK.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!