Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 at Busy Bees Nurseries

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. Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.

Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery opened in 2018, accommodating up to 110 children. Our team actively involves parents in their children’s development, ensuring they receive the best start. We invite local artists to collaborate with us, creating beautiful pieces for children during the Christmas season. Conveniently located near two bus stops and a variety of amenities, we also offer free parking for staff, making access to our nurturing environment easy and convenient for families and educators alike.

• 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)

• 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

• 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

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!