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Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Busy Bees

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
13 hours ago
Salary
Competitive
Recruiter
Busy Bees
Closes
29 Mar 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Permanent
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Role Overview: Early Years Educator - Busy Bees Portsmouth Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, and be part of a team dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.

Why Join Busy Bees? Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development and clear career progression

Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus

Discounts through our Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Financial support via Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Menopause support through Peppy

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension via Cushon

Discounted private medical insurance

Opportunities to work internationally and gain global experience

The Role As an Early Years Educator, you will play a key role in supporting children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. You'll deliver high-quality early education in a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.

About Busy Bees Busy Bees is the UK's largest nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a growing international presence. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and our commitment to ensuring every team member feels valued, supported, and heard.

About Our Nursery Busy Bees Portsmouth is rated Good by Ofsted and provides care for up to 106 children. Our friendly, close-knit team takes a family-focused approach to childcare. The nursery is easily accessible by public transport and offers free staff parking.

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 educationSkills: 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!

Ad ID: 5417937083

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