Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Whitstable and is recruiting passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. You will help create a safe, stimulating environment and support children's early learning journey.

We offer competitive pay of £12.88 per hour, career progression, 50% childcare discount, up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, and health and wellbeing resources through Hive. If you have EYFS knowledge and a genuine love for early years, apply now.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by arranging rooms and materials.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Be a key person supporting each child's development and family connections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Deep understanding of child developmen

Proven experience working with under-5

Education

Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Whitstable

Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Whitstable, and we're looking for passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

Competitive pay – £12.88 per hour

Career growth– Ongoing professional development & progression

Birthday off– Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!

50% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others

Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!

Menopause & family support– Helping you through life’s big moments

Health & wellbeing resources– Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme– Because a healthy commute is a happy commute

Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance

Opportunities to travel– Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Your ImpactAs A Nursery Practitioner

Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment– Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.

Lead Engaging Educational Activities– Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)framework.

Be a Key Person in a Child's Journey– Take an active role in overseeing children's development, addressing care needs, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You'll Bring to the HiveAs A Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education

Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor early childhood education

Strong communication skills—able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues

Excellent organisational abilities—keeping learning environments structured yet exciting

Deep understanding of child development—applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you haveexperience working with children—whether as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you're ready to shape young minds withpassion and purpose, we'd love to welcome you to our hive!

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.