Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Are you ready to be part of something special? Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Hailsham this summer, and we're on the lookout for passionate Level 2 Nursery Practitioners to join our vibrant team!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities — all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 110 children , it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

• Competitive Pay: £12.88 per hour
• Career Growth: Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday Off: Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% Childcare Discount: Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & Family Support: Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & Wellbeing Resources: Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & Financial Perks: Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to Travel: Learn from childcare professionals around the world

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities: Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey: Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills: Able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities: Keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development: Applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children — whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse — and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose , we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

✨ This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!