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Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Haywards Heath Full-Time 24000 - 33600 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Create engaging learning environments and lead educational activities for children.
Company: Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group dedicated to high-quality early years education.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, up to 28 days holiday, and a birthday off!
Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5 required.
Other info: Access to wellbeing resources and opportunities for international travel and cultural experiences.

The predicted salary is between 24000 - 33600 £ per year.

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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 be introduced to 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

Busy Bees Haywards Heath, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 120 children and is part of an expanding and well-respected UK portfolio. Our nursery combines safe and secure facilities with well-trained and qualified staff, along with effective learning programs and play equipment designed to develop children\’s communication and creative skills. Housed in a beautifully converted Grade II listed building, we offer 72 places, making a significant contribution to the local community. To support early childhood education, Busy Bees partners with local primary schools to ensure a smooth transition for children moving from nursery to school, fostering a sense of continuity in their educational journey. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

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.

But wait, there’s more! You\’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What To Expect As a Nursery Practitioner

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.

What We’re Looking For

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent 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!

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