Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Banbury is opening a state-of-the-art nursery and seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners. You will plan and deliver activities that foster exploration, creativity, and growth in a warm, modern setting.

You will lead engaging early years sessions, build strong relationships with children and families, and contribute to a nurturing environment where every child thrives.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience with under-5s and a passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for exploring and learning.
• Lead engaging EYFS activities that support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Be a key person overseeing children's development and care needs, building strong family connections to support learning at nursery and home.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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.

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!

Are you ready to be part of something special? This Winter Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art, nursery in Banbury 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.