Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Role Overview: 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 Cheltenham Prestbury Road, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 64 children and is a strong and progressive centre committed to providing families with the best care and stimulating environments. Our hardworking team is dedicated to ensuring that the children in their care receive the best start in life. We have access to a local library and two parks within the community, and we often visit the local care home to foster connections. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the town centre, we benefit from bus routes that link to various parts of Cheltenham, including a direct route to the centre, as well as local shops within a five-minute walking distance. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, making access to our nurturing environment easy and convenient.

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)

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

Role Responsibilities: 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 b partnerships with children and their families.

Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Required Qualifications: 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.

You may have 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