Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Join the Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2 role at Busy Bees Nurseries.

Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play‑based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and 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.

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.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Join the exceptional team at Busy Bees Chesterfield Barlborough, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 83 children. Our purpose‑built centre spans two floors and features four thoughtfully designed childcare rooms. The pre‑school room encourages a free‑flow learning system, allowing children to explore imaginative and quiet areas, a craft and creative section, and an ICT suite that connects to a library.

This seamless transition leads to our landscaped adventure garden, where outdoor exploration continues. Our baby rooms also include secure, safe outdoor balcony areas to foster a love for nature from an early age. We pride ourselves on strong relationships with local schools, ensuring smooth transitions for children as they prepare for the next stages of their education. Additionally, our nursery library offers a wealth of resources for children to enjoy, and we are proud to be recognised as a Busy Bees Centre of Excellence.

With free parking available for our team, you can enjoy the convenience of working in a supportive and enriching environment focused on providing high‑quality childcare.

• 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!
• 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)

Plus, you'll enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, a wellbeing hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support your growth at Busy Bees.

• 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 strong partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children’s progress through observations and assessments.

• Level 2 qualification in early years education.
• 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!