Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to help foster the development of children. This role requires a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with young children. Responsibilities include planning educational activities, creating a safe learning environment, and tracking children’s progress. The position offers extensive benefits such as competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and generous holiday leave. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong ability to create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Ability to foster partnerships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Track and report on children's progress.
• Act as Key Person for children.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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

Our beautiful Gateshead Low Fell has an Ofsted rating of Good, a capacity of 108, and has been open for 13 years. Our experienced team are passionate about giving our children the best start in life. Bus service links to city centre Newcastle and close links to A1 and Durham, just a 2‑minute walk from the nearest stop, a 5‑minute walk from the Low Fell town centre, and located on a main road with great transport links.

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 a huge array of retail discounts, 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, and a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow 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.

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!