Nursery Practitioner Level 3. Job in Newcastle Upon Tyne Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's growth at its Newcastle Quorum nursery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience with children under 5. Responsibilities include leading educational activities and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including professional development opportunities and up to 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• 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.
• Oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

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 our Nursery

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

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.

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a wide array of retail discounts to support your money, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 are 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.