Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Portsmouth is seeking a Part Time Early Years Educator to support children’s development in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. You will be responsible for creating educational activities and ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children. Busy Bees offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Discounted private medical insurance

Workplace pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and deliver educational activities to support children's development.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Part Time 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, making it convenient for both staff and families.

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!