Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Role Overview:

Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees has aquired and is transforming a state-of-the-art, two-storey nursery in Cricklewood, opening this October, and we’re looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team on both a full and part time basis!

Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)

• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266

• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

 Competitive pay – £14.77 per hour!

 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

Role Responsibilities:

Your Impact as a Nursery Practitioner

 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.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference, while being part of a team that values creativity, care, and professional growth

Required Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring to the Hive as a Nursery Practitioner

 Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

 Proven experience working with children under 5 and 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.

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