Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Wellingborough; Híbrido; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing discounts

Up to 28 days holiday including bank/

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to/

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme & MHFA

Cycle to Work

Pension access via Cushon

Discounted PMI

Descripción de la vacante

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster intellectual, social and emotional development for children at a Busy Bees setting in the UK. You will contribute to a high-quality education environment and growth opportunities within a leading nursery group.

Join Busy Bees to work with the Bee Curious curriculum, benefit from ongoing professional development, and engage in a supportive, community-focused workplace with generous benefits and flexible working options.

Formación

• Empathy and understanding for each child is essential.
• Clear communication with children, families and colleagues is important.
• Good organisational skills to manage activity plans and routines.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Empathy & understanding

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Educación

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Experience with under-5s

Descripción del empleo

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

Join Busy Bees at our Wellingborough nursery, which has been rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity for 100 children. Our longstanding team is dedicated to providing the best start in life for every child. Conveniently located next to McDonald's at the junction of the A45 between Rushden and Northampton, we benefit from excellent transport links and access to local amenities. We offer free lunch and parking, along with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Be a part of a passionate team committed to nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on their lives!

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.