Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

Salary from £24, (Level 2) to £24, (Level 3) per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees St Neots Day Nursery and preschool are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. The warm, nurturing, and long-standing team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Practitioner, joining them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our beautiful nursery proudly offers spacious rooms, spread across 2 floors, and expansive gardens, as well as free uniform, training, progression opportunities and colleague appreciation initiatives. We do offer free onsite parking, however, if you don't drive, there is a bus stop just under a 5-minute walk away. 

Our curiosity lead approach enables us to ignite young minds whilst having an impact on the environment. We are plastic free and encourage natural curiosity and imagination.

We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week!

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a  salary  from £24, to £24, per annum (£11.66 to £12 per hour) , plus you will also be entitled to: 

28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize! 

Your  Birthday off ... on us!

Childcare Discounts -  generous discount of up to 50%.

Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.

Enhanced family leave .

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places! 

What to expect as an Nursery Nurse/Educator

As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs. 

Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.

Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.

And most of all…have FUN! 

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.