Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; West End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause & family support

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees in Fareham is opening a state-of-the-art nursery at the start of 2027, and we are seeking passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. You’ll create safe, stimulating environments and plan activities that support young learners.

You’ll work as part of a welcoming team, with opportunities for ongoing professional development, a generous holiday allowance, and access to wellbeing resources. If you’re enthusiastic about early years education, join our hive in Fareham.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 EYFS framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey—Oversee children’s development, address care needs, and build strong family connections to support learning at nursery and home.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Experience with under-5s

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Child development knowledge

Education

Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview:

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Fareham!

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Beesis opening astate-of-the-art nursery in Fareham Early 2027, and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitionersto join our team!

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

• Competitive pay – £30,992.00per annum
• 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 toHive, 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

Role Responsibilities:

Your ImpactAs 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'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly 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, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home

Required Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring to the HiveAs A Nursery Practitioner

• Level 3 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education
• Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor 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 haveexperience working with children—whether as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds withpassion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!