Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Cricklewood! 

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, this summer, and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

 

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 110 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

 

Whether you’re looking for an immediate start or happy to wait for the perfect role, we can’t wait to welcome talented childcare professionals who are as passionate as we are about shaping young minds.

So, are you ready to bring joy, creativity, and learning into young lives?

 

Come grow with Busy Bees! ✨

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

 Competitive pay – £13,77 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

More Than Just a Job – It’s a Community!

✨ Join a team that celebrates YOU – with rewards, recognition, and exciting development opportunities

Be part of a forward-thinking nursery where your ideas matter

Work in a beautiful, modern brand new setting designed to inspire both children and educators

Gain international experience through travel opportunities

 

Your Impact as a Childcare Professional

 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.

 

If this sounds like your perfect role, it's time to take the next step! ✨

What You’ll Bring to the Hive

 

 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!