Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Yorkletts; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Busy Bees in Whitstable is opening a state-of-the-art nursery and seeks passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioners to join. You will create safe, stimulating environments and lead engaging activities that support early development in line with EYFS.

Join a growing team offering competitive pay (£12.88 per hour), ongoing development, and family-friendly perks including 28 days holiday and childcare discounts. This on-site role is perfect for dedicated early years professionals.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities to keep learning environments structured and exciting.
• Deep understanding of child development applied to plan engaging activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms for exploration.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Be a Key Person, overseeing development and building strong family connections.

Education

Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview:

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 Practitionersto 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 toHive, 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

Role Responsibilities:

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 childrenphysical, 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.

Required Qualifications:

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!