Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Ashington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Private Medical Insurance (PMI) via a

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children in our UK nursery. You will contribute to high-quality education and participate in the Bee Curious curriculum, with access to our Hive benefits platform and wellbeing resources.

Join a leading nursery group committed to care, quality and growth. This role offers professional development, charity involvement with BBC Children in Need, and a supportive team in a busy,

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare materials for learning.
• Lead educational activities that align with EYFS and support holistic development.
• Act as Key Person, building strong connections with families and monitoring each child’s progress.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities., But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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.
• 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.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK, Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Our beautiful Wansbeck nursery has a capacity of 112. The centre has been open for 20 years, with longstanding staff members teaching and guiding newer staff members, all of whom have a passion for teaching and caring for children in our centre. We are next door to a hospital which has a lovely fish pond that the children enjoy visiting, watching the fish through the windows.Located on a direct bus route to the town centre, approx. 5-10 mins away, which has a variety of shops. Complimentary onsite parking provided.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.