Regional Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a Relief Early Years Educator to provide flexible support across nurseries in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Surrey. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for nurturing children's development. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional care, creating inclusive environments, and fostering strong partnerships with families. Join us and make a difference in children's lives today.

Benefits

Competitive pay & benefits

Training & development opportunities

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 years old is preferred.
• Empathy and understanding are essential as each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Support nurseries during staff absences or busy periods.
• Deliver exceptional care and education using our curriculum.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Flexible and reliable

Passionate about children's development

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

Relief Early Years Educator – Flexible Role Across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire & Surrey

Location: Multiple Busy Bees Nurseries | Contract: Flexible/Relief | Level 3 Qualified

Looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to make a difference across multiple nursery settings? Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is hiring Level 3 Qualified Early Years Educators for a flexible relief role covering our nurseries across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Surrey.

What You’ll Do

• Step in to support nurseries during staff absences or busy periods
• Deliver exceptional care and education using our Bee Curious curriculum
• Build strong bonds with children, families, and nursery teams across different settings

About You

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments
• Passionate about giving children the best start in life
• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join Busy Bees?

• Competitive pay & benefits
• Training & development opportunities
• ‘Hive’ platform: retail discounts, wellbeing support & more
• Your birthday off – on us!
• Be part of something bigger. Apply now and thrive with Busy Bees – wherever the day takes you!

What to Expect as a Relief Early Years Educator

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering strong partnerships with children and their families
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 qualification in early years education
• Experience working with children under 5
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse