Role Overview:
Just finished your childcare qualification? Looking for your first nursery role in a supportive, friendly environment where you can really make a difference? Look no further – Busy Bees Burntwood is the perfect place to begin your journey!
Who Are We?
What You’ll Do
Why Start Your Career with Busy Bees?
About our Nursery
Busy Bees St Matthews nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a beautifully converted church that provides a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With a capacity of 111, our nursery is designed to give children everything they need to grow, develop, and prepare for school.The stunning architecture of St Matthews Nursery is integrated into various activities and areas for exploration, including cozy reading corners tucked behind exposed brick archways and main play areas flooded with natural light from vast windows. The space has been thoughtfully adapted to modern standards, featuring interactive smart boards that bring learning to life for the children at Busy Bees Burntwood.Conveniently located just outside the historical city of Lichfield, our nursery is only a 10-minute drive from the nearest train station, Lichfield City. Free parking is available for staff.
Ready to Begin Your Nursery Journey?
Apply now and let’s grow together.
Busy Bees – Where your early years career takes flight.
What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:
Just Qualified? Start Your Dream Career With Busy Bees in Burntwood!
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner (Newly Qualified)
Location: Burntwood
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Burntwood
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Just finished your childcare qualification? Looking for your first nursery role in a supportive, friendly environment where you can really make a difference? Look no further – Busy Bees Burntwood is the perfect place to begin your journey!
Who Are We?
We’re Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group with nearly 400 centres across the country – and we're passionate about giving every child the best start in life. We know that starts with you, our amazing educators – and we’re here to help you shine from day one.
What You’ll Do
As a Newly Qualified Nursery Practitioner, you’ll bring your fresh ideas, big heart, and love of learning to our vibrant nursery team. You’ll:
- Create fun, safe, and engaging spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Support children’s development through play, routines, and one-on-one attention
- Work closely with experienced team members who’ll guide and mentor you
- Build strong relationships with families and help each child feel confident, loved, and ready to take on the world
- Bring your energy and ideas to our unique Bee Curious curriculum
You don’t need years of experience – just a recognised childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3), a warm personality, and a genuine passion for early years education.
Why Start Your Career with Busy Bees?
- In-house mentors to guide you from day one
- 50% childcare discount – so your little ones can join the fun too
- Your birthday off – because you deserve to celebrate!
- A workplace where you’re truly valued, heard, and supported
- Ongoing training & development – we’ll help you grow in confidence and skills
- Access to Hive: our amazing benefits hub, packed with wellbeing support and retail discounts
- Opportunities to travel, explore, and learn from other nurseries around the world
- Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
About our Nursery
Busy Bees St Matthews nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, is a beautifully converted church that provides a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With a capacity of 111, our nursery is designed to give children everything they need to grow, develop, and prepare for school.The stunning architecture of St Matthews Nursery is integrated into various activities and areas for exploration, including cozy reading corners tucked behind exposed brick archways and main play areas flooded with natural light from vast windows. The space has been thoughtfully adapted to modern standards, featuring interactive smart boards that bring learning to life for the children at Busy Bees Burntwood.Conveniently located just outside the historical city of Lichfield, our nursery is only a 10-minute drive from the nearest train station, Lichfield City. Free parking is available for staff.
Ready to Begin Your Nursery Journey?
If you’re newly qualified and ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something special from the very start of your career.
Apply now and let’s grow together.
Busy Bees – Where your early years career takes flight.
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 2 or 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years 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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