Nursery Practitioner Level 3. Job in Sunderland Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Sunderland is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development and flexible leave. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

Childcare discount

Financial support through Salary Finance

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage growth.
• Plan and deliver activities supporting children's development.
• Oversee children's development and build family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

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 impressive Kids 1st Ashbrooke 108 place nursery features several rooms, each tailored to specific age groups and stages of development, with free-flow access to spacious, exciting outdoor areas which encourage children to explore and take safe risks in a supervised environment. With an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, our longstanding staff members who are highly qualified and are dedicated to give every child the best start in life. Bus service linking the city centre to just a 2-minute walk from the nearest stop, a 10-minute walk from the city centre, and complimentary onsite parking.

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.

Role 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.

Required 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 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!