Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 2
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Nursery Practitioner Level 2
Early Years Educator – Busy Bees, Coventry Allesley Green
Join Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, for an exciting opportunity to shape the early years of children’s lives in a supportive, award-winning environment.
About the Role
As an Early Years Educator, you’ll play a critical role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of young children. With a focus on high-quality education, Busy Bees offers outstanding training, career progression, and a nurturing workplace culture.
Our bee Curious curriculum, developed in-house, thrives on creativity, inspiration, and play-based learning, ensuring children build confidence and curiosity.
Located in Coventry Allesley Green (an Ofsted Outstanding nursery with a 46-child capacity), this role will give you the chance to work in a friendly setting with a team of experienced staff, including Centre Director Becky Curran, who has nearly 32 years in early years. The nursery is committed to community engagement, collaborates with local businesses, and offers flexible working arrangements where possible.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery chain, with nearly 400 centres nation-wide and growing overseas. Our mission is simple yet transformative – giving every child the best possible start in life. We pride ourselves on a strong work culture and focus on colleague well-being, celebrating diversity and inclusion at every level.
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We’re proud partners with BBC Children in Need, supporting organisational fundraisers that strengthen children’s lives across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and review engaging educational activities aligned with the EYFS framework, promoting holistic child development.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that nurtures both individual and group progress.
- Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring continuity of care.
- Track and assess children’s development through observations, supporting parents with progress updates in partnership with the team.
Requirements
- Current/supported Level 2 qualification in Early Years Education/Childcare (or degree equivalent if applicable).
- Direct experience working with children under 5 years old in a nursery/early years setting.
- Empathy and adaptability – recognising each child’s unique strengths and needs.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Previous roles such as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse are highly desirable but not mandatory where sufficient experience is present.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary – Start by exploring our pay range on our careers site.
- 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) + flexibility where possible.
- Your birthday off as a standard benefit.
- Professional development & training to support career growth, with enrichment sessions and CPD opportunities.
- 25% discount on childcare – giving you peace of mind.
- Supportive wellbeing benefits:
- Menopause support via Peppy.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Mental Health_first Aid professionals.
- Salary Finance financial support.
- PMI (Private Medical_ Insurance) at a discounted rate.
- 401k pension support via Cushion, designed to help your savings grow.
- HIVE – Busy Bees’ bespoke benefits platform offering:
- Retail discounts (groceries, tech, travel, and lifestyle).
- Wellbeing Hub with health resources, meditation guides, and app recommendations.
- Celebrating_ You – recognition awards and team events.
- Grow with Us – pathway to leadership roles.
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We also provide:
- Superinent lunch and off-site parking for staff convenience.
- Charitable contributions, including partnerships with organisations like BBC Children in Need.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and join the Busy Bees team in fostering the next generation with confidence! Contact your local recruitment team or check our careers page for much details.
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