Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2 (Chorley)

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Relief Early Years Educator in Chorley. You will assist in planning educational activities, foster partnerships with children and their families, and create a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience working with young children. This role comes with competitive salary and extensive benefits including professional development opportunities, holiday perks, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Understanding that each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education

Job description

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a huge array 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.

What to Expect as a Relief Early Years Educator:

• 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 strong partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Requirements:

• Level 2 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!
• 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)