Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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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.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and expanding overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our outstanding workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure 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:
- Experience our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
- Engage in community involvement through our partnership with BBC Children in Need and fundraising opportunities.
About Our Norwich Hospital Nursery
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees Nursery, Norwich Hospital, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery serving up to 118 children. Key highlights include:
- Strong community ties, with 60% of parents working at the hospital.
- Longstanding team members, including those with children enrolled.
- Recently refurbished gardens enhancing outdoor play opportunities.
- Access to community activities promoting family involvement.
- Convenient location on the hospital site with nearby public transport (bus stop two-minute walk away).
- Staff benefits including:
- Free lunch and parking
- Flexible schedule options, such as four long days + an extra weekday off (adjustable based on staffing needs)
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Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- ‘Hive’ benefits hub, including:
- Discounted shopping via Hive
- Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health
- Recognising excellence with a Celebrating You programme
- Grow with Us guidance for career advancement
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- A birthday off (our gift to you!)
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave with a return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support from Peppy
- Financial support via Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Hassle-free pension plan through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel abroad, intercultural experience, and learn best practices
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What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner
- Create a safe, stimulating environment:
- Prepare materials and arrange play areas to encourage children’s growth.
- Lead educational activities:
- Plan and deliver evaluations that support physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Key person role:
- Monitor children’s development and care needs.
- Build strong, positive family connections.
What We’re Looking For
We seek candidates with:
- A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education
- Proven experience working with children under 5, coupled with a genuine passion for early childhood education
- Key skills:
- Strong communication and scoring abilities
- Excellent organisational skills
- In-depth knowledge of child development to plan and deliver relevant activities.
At Busy Bees, we are committed to care, excellence, value, and outstanding service. If you have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, or Assistant—and are eager to make a meaningful difference in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply.
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