Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing hub / Hive platform

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's learning, development and wellbeing within the EYFS framework.

You will create a safe, stimulating environment, lead age-appropriate activities and build strong family relationships as the designated Key Person. A Level 3 EY qualification and experience with under-5s are preferred. The role offers professional development and opportunities to progress within Busy Bees' nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with children and families
• Ability to plan and adapt activities to EYFS
• Commitment to safeguarding and child development

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating learning environment for children
• Lead and evaluate educational activities aligned with EYFS
• Act as Key Person to monitor development and build family connections

Skills

Effective communication

Excellent organisation

Knowledge of EYFS

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

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 Our Nursery

Formerly known as Ferndene Nursery, situated in what was once a large Victorian lodge and coaching house just a short way from the town centre. Its soothing decor creates a warm and welcoming environment, while the building's multiple rooms provide plenty of space.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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 huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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 capable or, excellent organisational skills, 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!