Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Willesden; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing resources (Hive)

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees is hiring a Nursery Practitioner in Cricklewood. The role offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.77 and strong opportunities for professional development. Employees enjoy birthday leave, a 50% childcare discount, and access to wellbeing resources.

The setting is modern and family-friendly, with travel opportunities and a pension plan. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will create a safe, stimulating environment, lead engaging activities aligned with EYFS, and serve as a Key Person to

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 is expected.
• Strong communication and organisational skills helpful for daily routines.

Responsibilities

• 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 childrens physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Childs Journey – Take an active role in overseeing childrens development, address care needs, and build strong, trusting family connections to support learning at nursery and home.
• This is more than a job—its a chance to make a lasting difference, while being part of a team that values creativity, care, and professional growth.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Deep understanding of childdevelopment

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Come grow with Busy Bees!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As a Nursery Practitioner

Competitive pay – £13.77 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

Join a team that celebrates YOU – with rewards, recognition, and exciting development opportunities

Be part of a forward-thinking nursery where your ideas matter

Work in a beautiful, modern brand new setting designed to inspire both children and educators

Gain international experience through travel opportunities

Our Cricklewood centre is a modern, high-qualitysetting will befilled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in awarm, nurturingenvironment designed togive our children the best start in life. With space forup to 110 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)
• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266
• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

Your Impact as 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's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early 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, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference, while being part of a team that values creativity, care, and professional growth.

What You’ll Bring to the Hive as a Nursery Practitioner

Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for 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 have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.