Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Sharmans Cross; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in England seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. You will plan educational activities and ensure a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Ideal candidates have a Level 2 qualification in childcare and experience with young children. Benefits include competitive salary, career progression, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to foster partnerships with children and their families.
• Understanding that each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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. 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 overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is 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

Join our enthusiastic team at Busy Bees in Stratford Court, an Ofsted‑rated Good facility with a capacity of 100 children. Located near Solihull town centre and within walking distance of Shirley, we offer excellent local bus links. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, and we provide access to the Smart Spending APP, HIVE, to manage expenses effectively.

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)

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – featuring a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, alongside a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, plus a dedicated Grow with Us area with training and development opportunities.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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!