Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Join Our Team at Busy Bees –

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
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 Bicester, rated
Good by Ofsted, accommodates 108 children and features a
longstanding team dedicated to delivering excellent childcare and
preparing children for their futures. We utilize the local church
for nursery events, fostering community connections and engagement.
Located in a friendly area surrounded by local shops and a primary
school, our nursery is also close to a lovely nature reserve,
enhancing outdoor learning experiences. With local bus stops within
walking distance and just a 10-minute walk to the nearest train
station, we ensure easy access for families. Additionally, we offer
free parking for staff, creating a convenient and welcoming
environment for educators and families
alike.

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.

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.

• 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. xekaoyc