Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees In Portishead • Permanent • Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Kettering is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 112, offering a family oriented environment where staff feel welcomed immediately. The longstanding, experienced management team supports a vibrant learning atmosphere, featuring an on site Forest School and allotment. Located in a quiet area with ample parking and nearby amenities, the nursery provides free parking and lunch for employees. Busy Bees offers excellent career progression opportunities with a variety of fully funded courses. Flexible working options include 40 hours per week with the possibility of four longer days and one half day off each week.

Busy Bees 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!
25% childcare discount
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)

Our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offers a wide range of retail discounts to help you save money. The Wellbeing Hub provides resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support your growth at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

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

What We're Looking For

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
Experience working with children under 5.
Empathy and understanding - each child is unique.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.