Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dorking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery operator in Dorking seeks a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. This role involves catering to children’s individual needs, handling observations, and supporting their development. Offering a starting salary of up to £24,000, along with benefits like holiday time and childcare discounts, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts Level 3 and 25% Level 2

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's individual needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Experience as a keyworker

Ability to support SEND/ASL needs

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

Dorking, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Dorking Chichester Road are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery is minutes walk from Dorking Train Station and a bus station. Walking distance from Dorking Town Centre and has plenty of parking spaces.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting up to £24,000 plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• 50% Childcare Discounts Level 3 and 25% Level 2
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.