Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group

We're looking for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team at Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park. You'll play a vital role in supporting children's development in a warm, engaging, and high-quality learning environment.

Why Choose Busy Bees?
Busy Bees is the UK’s largest and most respected nursery group, with nearly 400 settings nationwide and overseas. We’re committed to giving every child the best start in life, and we support our people just as much. Here, your voice is heard, your work is valued, and your growth is supported.

About Our Leicester Meridian Park Nursery
Rated “Good” by Ofsted, our spacious, purpose-built nursery cares for up to 130 children. We offer:

• Dedicated age-specific outdoor spaces

• A highly experienced, long-standing team

• Free on-site parking

• Weekly football and fitness sessions for our Foundation Class

• Conveniently located off the A563 and just a 5-minute drive from the M1 (J21) and M69 (J3). The nursery is just a 5-minute walk from the 104 bus route, which runs every 10 minutes from the City Centre, ideal for those commuting by public transport.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Up to 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

• Your birthday off

• 50% childcare discount

• Career progression and CPD opportunities

• Access to our Hive benefits platform with retail discounts & wellbeing resources

• Enhanced family leave, menopause support & financial tools

• Private medical insurance options

• Cycle to Work scheme

• International travel opportunities

Make a Difference
Join a nursery that cares deeply about children—and about you. Be part of a workplace that gives back, including fundraising with BBC Children in Need.

Ready to grow with Busy Bees? Apply today and help shape young lives every day.

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.

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!