Job Description
Early Years Educator (Level 3) – Busy Bees Coventry Walsgrave
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The UK's Leading Nursery Group
Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in childcare?
Join Busy Bees and help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You'll support children's learning and development through high-quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We're passionate about giving every child the best start in life and supporting our teams to grow through our unique Bee Curious curriculum.
About Our Nursery
Join our experienced team at Busy Bees Coventry Walsgrave, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with space for 125 children, proudly achieving Outstanding ratings in two inspections.
Located on the hospital grounds in Walsgrave, Coventry, our nursery offers excellent bus links and easy access to the M6, M69 and A45.
Our long-standing team is committed to delivering exceptional childcare and building strong relationships with families. Staff also benefit from free parking and complimentary lunches.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
Competitive salary
50% childcare discount
Up to 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays
Your birthday off
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
Ongoing training and career progression
Hive benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Menopause support through Peppy
Financial support through Salary Finance
Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Opportunities for international travel and learning
Ready to Grow Your Early Years Career?
If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and are passionate about providing high-quality childcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Busy Bees team!
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!
