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Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy BeesHorsham, West Sussex🇬🇧United Kingdom

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationHorsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Mental Health

Job description

Role Overview:

Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Horsham | Full & Part Time Opportunities Available (20-40 Hours per Week)

Looking for a nursery that will invest in you as much as you invest in children?

At Busy Bees Horsham, we're proud of the warm, supportive culture we've created for both our children and our team. Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced practitioner looking for a fresh challenge, you'll be joining a nursery where your development matters, your ideas are valued, and no two days are ever the same.
We're looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner who shares our passion for creating magical childhood experiences and helping every child build the confidence, curiosity and skills they'll carry for life.

Why Busy Bees Horsham?

Our nursery is home to a dedicated and long-standing team who genuinely enjoy working together. We celebrate achievements, support one another through challenges, and create an environment where everyone can be themselves.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
  • Full or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities to gain further qualifications and progress your career
  • A supportive management team that champions your success
  • The chance to work within the UK's leading nursery group
  • A nursery that values wellbeing, teamwork and collaboration

Your Role

As a Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you'll help create a safe, happy and inspiring environment where children can learn through play, build friendships and reach important developmental milestones.
You'll spend your days:
  • Supporting children's learning and development
  • Creating engaging activities and experiences
  • Building positive relationships with families
  • Encouraging children's confidence, independence and curiosity
  • Working alongside a passionate team of childcare professionals
  • Helping to ensure every child receives the very best start in life

About Busy Bees Horsham

Busy Bees Horsham is a thriving nursery with capacity for 130 children and a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional early years education.
Our colleagues are encouraged to continuously develop their skills through training, networking events and partnerships with other nurseries and schools across West Sussex. We believe that the more we learn, the more we can offer the children in our care.
Located just a short walk from Littlehaven train station, with local bus routes nearby and free on-site staff parking, the nursery is easily accessible for those travelling from Horsham and the surrounding areas.


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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.
Required Qualifications:

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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