Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Newsham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and  

Bee Curious curriculum access

Birthday off its our gift to you!

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to do

Job summary

Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to nurture children’s development within our Bee Curious curriculum. You will join a supportive team at Sevenoaks, a Good-rated, purpose-built nursery with a spacious two-floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play.

Sevenoaks nursery emphasises community links and staff wellbeing, offering ongoing professional development and a range of benefits to support your growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding that each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person and build partnerships with families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in early years education/childcare

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 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, youll 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

Sevenoaks, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 92 children, featuring a spacious two-floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play. We maintain strong links with the local community, including the nearby library, and are conveniently located close to Sevenoaks train station, town center, and various bus stations, ensuring excellent transport links. Our nursery offers free parking for staff and is equipped with CCTV for added security. We also provide a range of extracurricular activities, supported by our longstanding staff team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for all children.

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 its 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, theres 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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications:

What Were 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.Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today