Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 – Sutton Scotney

£14.40 per hour (£29,952 annually based on 40 paid hours per week)
Sutton Scotney, near Winchester | SO21 3JW

Looking for your next opportunity in early years? Join Busy Bees as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, with an experienced team, ongoing training and opportunities to develop your childcare career.

Whether you’re a Nursery Nurse or Early Years Educator, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm, and explore new ways to inspire children through our Bee Curious curriculum.

About Our Nursery

Our 69-place nursery is set within a converted chapel in Sutton Scotney, north of Winchester. Garden spaces, regular village walks and strong community connections make this a lovely setting to grow your early years career.

Find us on Stockbridge Road, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3JW, with access to the A34 and A303. We welcome applications from Andover, Winchester, Whitchurch, Stockbridge, South Wonston, Micheldever and surrounding Hampshire villages.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• 50% childcare discount.

• Up to 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.

• Ongoing training and career progression.

• Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus.

• Retail discounts and wellbeing resources through Hive.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

• Menopause support through Peppy.

• Financial support through Salary Finance.

• Workplace pension, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted private medical insurance.

• Opportunities to experience early years practice overseas.

Apply today and take your next step with Busy Bees Sutton Scotney.

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!