Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Hexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to create engaging educational spaces and foster children's development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. This role offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and various benefits including a childcare discount and up to 28 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £12.77

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5 and genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead educational activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. 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.

About Us

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.

About Our Nursery

Our large Hexham nursery is located just behind Hexham General Hospital, providing a number of sizeable rooms for children across a number of ages. We also have large, well-equipped gardens. When it comes to learning we offer Bee Curious, the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum. Bee Curious focuses on education in key areas, such as vocabulary, developing a love for stories, and understanding basic mathematical concepts. Our progression model adapts with little ones, enabling them to build key skills and gain knowledge across their formative years.

Benefits

• £12.77 Hourly
• 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

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a vast array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your health. There is also a Celebrating You section and a Grow with Us area highlighting development opportunities and training.

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.

Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

Relief Positions Available Now

Looking for flexibility? We are also hiring Relief Early Years Educators to join our Busy Bees family. Relief roles are great if you want to work around other commitments while still making a real difference in children’s lives. You’ll enjoy the same supportive environment, competitive pay, and access to our Busy Bees benefits, with the added freedom to choose shifts that work best for you.

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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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, excellent organisational abilities, 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. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!