Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Melrose; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to 46

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Job summary

Busy Bees Melrose is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the development of children through the Bee Curious curriculum. You will create engaging learning spaces, observe progress, and work with families to nurture curiosity, confidence, and social-emotional skills in young learners across the day.

Joining Busy Bees means being part of the UK’s leading nursery group, with a warm, supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a strong focus on wellbeing.

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

Busy Bees Melrose is a 75 place nursery and offers a warm and welcoming environment where every child is encouraged to learn and play. Our nursery in Melrose is located just a short drive from the A7 and the A6091, and is just a stone's throw from Borders General Hospital. Tweedbank train station is conveniently just a two-minute drive from Busy Bees Melrose, with free onsite 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