Regional Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Oxfordshire

Busy Bees Childcare; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Relief Nursery Practitioner to support nurseries across Oxfordshire. The ideal candidate will be Level 3 qualified and passionate about early childhood education. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional care, building relationships with children and families, and assisting in educational activities. This role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and additional benefits including discounts and a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Competitive pay & benefits

Training & development opportunities

'Hive' platform: retail discounts, wellbeing support

Your birthday off

Qualifications

• Flexible, reliable, and confident working in new environments.
• Passionate about giving children the best start in life.
• Experience working with children under 5.

Responsibilities

• Support nurseries during staff absences or busy periods.
• Deliver exceptional care and education using the Bee Curious curriculum.
• Build strong bonds with children, families, and nursery teams.

Skills

Flexible

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Relief Nursery Practitioner – Flexible Role Across Oxfordshire

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 Nursery Practitioners for a flexible relief role covering our nurseries across Oxfordshire.

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 Nursery Practitioner:

• 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.
• Full UK Driving Licence

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today – apply now!