Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dickens Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Dickens Heath, West Midlands, is seeking a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 to join our leading UK nursery group. You will support the development of children in a warm, inclusive setting and contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum.

As a Full Time Early Years Educator, you will plan activities, foster vital partnerships with families as Key Person, and help track each child’s progress with observations and assessments. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

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

Empathy

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Experience with under-5s

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Location: Dickens Heath

Region: West Midlands

Country: GB

Postcode: B90 1

Full Time

Application Deadline: 2026-12-16T22:01:07.307

Role Overview

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.

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.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.
• As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
• Our Charitable Commitment: Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Solihull Blythe are proud to hold Ofsted rating Outstanding.

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 scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• And much more! Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub.

Role 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.

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.