Part Time Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role Overview: Join the UK's leading nursery group and help give every child the best start in life. At Busy Bees East Malling, we're looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in a nurturing and stimulating environment. If you're committed to inspiring young minds and making a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Busy Bees? As the UK's largest nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a growing international presence, Busy Bees is dedicated to supporting both children and colleagues to thrive. When you join us, you'll benefit from: A supportive and welcoming team environmentAccess to our exclusive Bee Curious curriculumContinued learning and career development opportunitiesOpportunities to support our partnership with BBC Children in NeedA workplace where colleagues feel valued, heard, and supportedFree uniformFree onsite parkingA paid birthday day off About the Role As an Early Years Educator, you will: Create engaging learning experiences that support children's developmentPromote children's emotional, social, physical, and intellectual growthBuild positive relationships with children, families, and colleaguesDeliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS frameworkSupport children to develop confidence, curiosity, and independenceContribute to a safe, stimulating, and inclusive nursery environment About Busy Bees East Malling Rated Good by Ofsted, Busy Bees East Malling is a 74-place nursery with a strong reputation within the local community. What makes our nursery special? An eco-friendly setting focused on reducing food wasteA strong commitment to teaching children about recycling and sustainabilityA long-standing and experienced management teamDelivery of our award-winning Bee Curious curriculumStrong links with local primary and secondary schools, churches, and community groupsRegular involvement in local community events throughout the yearConvenient location close to East Malling and West Malling train stations and junctions 4 and 5 of the M20 Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!50% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted 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 educationSkills: 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!