Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children aged under 5. The role involves creating a stimulating environment, leading educational activities, and building strong family connections. This position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and extensive benefits, including a 50% childcare discount and up to 28 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuous professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting children's development.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

As an Early Years Educator at Busy Bees, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

About our Nursery

Our Newcastle Quorum nursery has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, and a capacity of 108. We have a dedicated team with the children at the centre of everything we do. We also have an allotment space within the business park to grow our own fruit and vegetables. Located in the business park with access to free parking, a free shuttle bus linking to the local metro (four lane ends) just a 1-minute walk away. Bus routes to the city centre are also about 1 minute away.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Support through Peppy for menopause
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and experience different cultures

Plus, access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub, plus development opportunities through Grow with Us.