Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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.
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!