Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Scotland seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's development through educational activities in a safe and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. You will create engaging learning experiences and play a key role in nurturing children’s growth. Join a supportive team at a nursery dedicated to high-quality education and employee wellbeing, with numerous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 years old.
• Ability to create safe and stimulating learning environments.
• Skills to track and report on children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person for children and families.
• Track progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication skills

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.

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

Our fantastic 100 place purpose-built nursery is just a stones throw away from Kingdom Shopping Centre. Consisting of 4 large nursery rooms with access to 3 beautiful outdoor spaces for children to learn and thrive. With excellent links to the centre with multiple bus's operating, along with free parking.

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)

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.

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 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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!