Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 2
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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 internationally. We are dedicated to:
- Giving every child the best start in life
- Being proud of our wonderful workplace culture
- Ensuring all team members feel heard, valued, and nurtured
Why Work at Busy Bees?
Our supportive environment empowers you to:
- Create engaging, educational spaces for children
- Introduced you to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, fostering curiosity and confidence in young learners
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, discover:
- Opportunities for community involvement
- Fundraising that supports children’s lives
About Busy Bees Hove
📍 Location: Hove, rated Good by Ofsted 🚢 Capacity: Accommodates 74 children in a two-story building ⚡ Features:
- Two base rooms per age group
- Large outdoor play space
- A qualified teacher and foundation class (preparing children for school)
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🚌 Accessibility:
- Near two train stations
- Within walking distance of the 27 bus route
- Free staff parking
💼 Innovation:
- Offers a four-day working week
- Balances support for children and educators
Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development & career progression
- ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub (discounts across hundreds of retailers)
- Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off (our gift to you)
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support via Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Pension access via Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance
🔥 Bonus Access:
- Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform (retail discounts + mental/physical health resources)
- Celebrating You (acknowledgement & rewards for team members)
- Grow with Us (development opportunities & training to thrive)
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering educational activities to promote children’s development
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
- Take on the role of Key Person, fostering relationships with children and families
- Track and report on children’s progress via observations and assessments
What We’re Looking For
✅ Qualifications:
- Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare ✅ Experience:
- Working with children under 5
- Experience as an:
- Early Years Educator
- Nursery Practitioner
- Nursery Assistant/Teacher
✨ Traits:
- Empathy & understanding (each child is unique!)
- Strong communication & organisational skills
💡 Ideal if you have previous experience in early childhood education.
Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!
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