Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role Overview:

Are you ready to be part of something special? 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!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities
—all 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 truly shine.

Just 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 local routes including the 7,
7A
, and 133
, making your commute smooth and simple.

Competitive pay – £29,681.60 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 amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme
– Because a healthy commute is a happy commute

Pension & financial perks
– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance

Opportunities to travel
– Learn from childcare professionals around the world

✨ Join a team that
celebrates YOU
– with rewards, recognition, and exciting development opportunities

Be part of a
forward-thinking nursery
where
your ideas matter

Work in a
beautiful, modern brand new setting
designed to inspire both children and educators

Gain
international experience
through travel opportunities

Role Responsibilities:

Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment
– Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.

Lead Engaging Educational Activities
– Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's
physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development
, all aligned with the
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)framework.

Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey
– Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and
building strong, trusting family connections
to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

Level 3 (or above) qualification
in
Early Years Education

Proven experience
working with children
under 5and a
genuine passion
for early childhood education

Strong communication skills
—able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues

Excellent organisational abilities
—keeping learning environments structured yet exciting

Deep understanding of child development
—applying your 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!

About Us

Busy Bees is the
UK’s leading nursery group
, with nearly
400 nurseries across the UK
and even 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!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our
Bee Curious curriculum
, designed to nurture
wonder, creativity, and confidence
in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment
– Through our partnership with
BBC Children in Need
, we
fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK
.

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