Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Educator – Norwich Airport
Join Busy Bees, the leading nursery group in the UK, and play a pivotal role in nurturing the growth of young minds. At Busy Bees, we combine high-quality early education with a supportive workplace culture—where every team member thrives.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery group, operating over 380 sites across Britain and abroad. We champion excellence in early years education and have been award-winning for our inclusive work environment. Our mission is simple: to give every child a strong, joyful start in life, while ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and empowered.
Our team is a mix of experienced educators and passionate beginners, offering a collaborative environment where careers flourish.
The Opportunity
Location: Busy Bees Norwich Airport
Awarded Ofsted Good status, our 112-place nursery supports children with engaging, curriculum-led learning. We partner with:
- Local schools
- External agencies
- Diverse families
Flexible working:
- Choose between four-day or four-and-a-half-day workweeks
- Enjoy free lunch and parking (near Norwich Airport Park & Ride)
Jobs at Busy Bees are more than just roles—they’re careers. If you’re ready to inspire young learners while growing professionally, we’d love to hear from you!
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What We Offer
Salary/Home working: · Competitive salary
Career Growth: · Career progression & Development opportunities · Grow with Us – training & development programs designed to help you thrive · Free childcare voucher (50% discount)
Wellbeing & Support: · Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) · Birthday off! (Because you deserve it!) · Parental leave enhancements · Access to Menopause support via Peppy · Financial support via Salary Finance · Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Mental Health First-Aiders · Cycle-to-work scheme · Workplace pension (Cushon)
Health & Lifestyle Benefits: · Discounted Private Medical Insurance · Wellbeing Hub (exercise, health resources) · Hive – a platform offering discounts across major retailers · Travel opportunities (work in other countries, learn different practices)
Recognition: · Celebrating your achievements in our ‘Celebrating You’ section
Responsibilities
Your Role as an Early Years Practitioner
As part of our nurturing team, your key responsibilities include:
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Creating a Safe & Stimulating Environment Plan, prepare and arrange spaces that inspire exploration and learning.
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Delivering Educational Activities Design and lead play-based activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
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Key Person Approach Track children’s progress, address individual needs, and foster strong parent-teacher relationships.
Requirements
To thrive in this role, we are looking for:
✔ Qualification: Level 3 (or above) in Early Years Education. ✔ Experience: Worked with children under 5 (familiarity with Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse roles). ✔ Skills & Values: · Excellent communication & organisational abilities · Deep understanding of early childhood development · Passion for creating engaging, holistic learning experiences · Commitment to quality care and inclusivity
Our ethos is built on care, quality, value and service—if you share these principles and are eager to shape young minds, let’s connect!
Apply now–help children grow, and grow yourself, with Busy Bees!
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