Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Irby; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Bee Curious curriculum

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Private medical insurance discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Educator to nurture and develop children at Busy Bees Irby, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery. You’ll support learning, wellbeing and safe practice, following our Bee Curious curriculum.

As Key Person, you’ll build strong relationships with families, plan engaging activities, observe progress, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive environment. Training and career progression are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education or childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding of each child as an individual.
• 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 families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Early years education

Empathy

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Irby is an Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" nursery with a capacity of 70 children, set in a charming converted farmhouse-style building featuring a beautifully refurbished landscaped garden. Nestled in the idyllic village of Irby, the nursery benefits from a peaceful location while also offering good transport links, with local bus routes serving Birkenhead and Liverpool and the M53 motorway just a 10-minute drive away. The nursery enjoys picturesque surroundings, including farmland and neighboring horses, creating a delightful atmosphere for children to learn and play. Free parking is available for staff.

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 to28 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 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 anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.