Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Ingleby Barwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Ingleby Barwick is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. You will lead educational activities and create a safe environment, supporting children’s growth in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. The position offers competitive salary and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Access to wellbeing hub and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience with children under 5 and genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children’s growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children’s development, aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs, building family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees

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.

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. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we also support community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Our Nursery

• Location: Ingleby Barwick, Bus route, free onsite parking, near Tesco
• Ofsted rating: Good, capacity 101
• Links with local care home

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Salary Finance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

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 with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Additional Information

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!