Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for an Early Years Educator to join their team in Macclesfield. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of children using the Bee Curious curriculum. The company offers a variety of benefits including competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and unique wellbeing resources. Join a community that values high-quality education and supports its staff in making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and child development.
• Ability to foster emotional, social, and intellectual growth in children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in fostering the development of children.
• Create engaging and educational spaces for children's learning.
• Implement the Bee Curious curriculum designed for early years.

Job description

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 Busy Bees

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 Macclesfield has a capacity of 98 children and is known for its wonderfully caring staff dedicated to providing excellent childcare. The nursery offers a wide range of exciting and stimulating resources to engage children in their learning and development. Situated on the idyllic outer edge of South Park, Busy Bees Macclesfield is conveniently accessible from the town center, making it an ideal location for families. 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 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)
• Access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering a huge array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health
• Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• Dedicated Grow with Us area