Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday entitlement

Family support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Pension benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Fareham. We are seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the team and support early learning, development, and family engagement.

Roles include planning activities aligned with EYFS, creating a nurturing environment, and partnering with families to support children's growth and wellbeing. This is a full-time role in a new nursery setting with competitive pay and career progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Education qualification is required.
• Experience working with children under 5 is preferable.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities to keep environments structured yet engaging.
• Deep understanding of child development and applying it to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials for exploration.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Be a key person, overseeing development and building strong family connections.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development understanding

Team player

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Fareham! Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Fareham Early 2027, and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay - £30,992.00 per annum
• 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

Role Responsibilities

Your Impact As A Nursery Practitioner

• 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.

Required Qualifications

What You'll Bring to the Hive As A Nursery Practitioner

• 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!

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!