Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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.

Chatham, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery with a capacity of 78 children, featuring a single‑level design that includes three rooms with free flow access. We provide essential items such as nappies and wipes for added convenience. Conveniently located near Gillingham and Brompton, the nursery is situated next to the dockyard, offering a unique community connection. We boast free parking, a large garden for outdoor activities, and a longstanding staff team.

Our curriculum includes extracurricular activities such as Spanish and Razz, ensuring a well‑rounded educational experience for all children.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

We welcome you to start your rewarding career in early childhood education today. Apply now!