Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking an Early Years Educator in Norwich to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. You'll create engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage and support families in their children's growth. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and relevant experience with children under 5. Enjoy competitive salary and extensive benefits while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

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 Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy awon for 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 be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising γupport children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Norwich Meridian, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our longstanding management team oversees six spacious rooms, each with its own garden, providing children with a nurturing environment for exploration and play. We utilise iConnect to enhance learning experiences and maintain strong links with a local care synergy, fostering community connections. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Norwich, we are just a short walk of less than five minutes to the nearest bus stop, with shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant community.

Busy Bees Benefits

• 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!
• 50% 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 (Anda PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mentalbag. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value vznik service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!