Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday allowance

Family support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Pension & finance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Hailsham is opening a brand-new nursery and seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. You will create a safe, stimulating environment, plan engaging activities, and be a key person in each child’s journey, supporting families both at nursery and home.

We offer competitive pay of £13.40 per hour, ongoing professional development, and generous benefits to help you thrive in our modern setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment aligned to EYFS.
• Lead engaging educational activities to support holistic development.
• Be a Key Person supporting children's learning and family connections.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Hailsham!

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

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

• Competitive pay - £13.40 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

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.

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!