Location
Nottingham, Busy Bees Nottingham Edwalton nursery, conveniently located about five miles south of central Nottingham, within the retail park on Landmere Lane, near Notcutts Garden Centre. Free parking available for staff.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£14.00 per hour

About the Role
Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide, as a Nursery Practitioner Level 3. You will play a key role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children under 5 years old. At Busy Bees Nottingham Edwalton, rated "Good" by Ofsted, you will work in a warm, friendly, and eco-friendly environment featuring dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. You will prepare stimulating learning spaces, lead educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and act as a key person to oversee children’s development and build strong family connections. Busy Bees offers a unique Bee Curious curriculum designed to nurture curiosity and confidence in young learners. The nursery also emphasizes environmental awareness with features like a living wall and plant frames, LED lighting, bike storage, and an EV charging point.

About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is committed to providing the best start in life for every child and values its team members by fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. The company partners with BBC Children in Need to support community involvement and fundraising initiatives.

Benefits
Competitive salary, ongoing professional development and career progression, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, your birthday off, 50% childcare discount, enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, menopause support through Peppy, financial support via Salary Finance, Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, workplace pension through Cushon, discounted Private Medical Insurance, and opportunities to travel and learn new practices. Access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub offers retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programs, and development opportunities.

Experience
Proven experience working with children under 5 years old in an early years setting.

About you
Genuine interest in early childhood education, good communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, and the capability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver effective activities.

Qualifications
Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.