Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive discounts and wellbeing hub

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave and return bonus

Menopause support (Peppy)

Salary Finance

EAP & MH support

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. You will join a leading nursery group that prioritises high-quality education, growth opportunities, and a welcoming team.

The role involves planning engaging activities, maintaining a safe learning environment, and building strong relationships with families as the Key Person. This is an opportunity to progress within Busy Bees' extensive network.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Level 2 qualification in early years

Experience with under-5s

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere is a purpose-built nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, which opened in 2018 and cares for up to 110 children. We have a dedicated, supportive team and offer a fantastic environment to develop your skills and progress your career. Conveniently located close to two bus stops and local amenities, with free parking for staff, it’s a great place to build your future in early years.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 b partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.