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 Day Nursery and preschool are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. Conveniently located on the site of Norwich and Norfolk Hospital, with ample free on site parking. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a qualified Level 2 and Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to assist them in giving our children the best start in life.
We offer a bright and spacious purpose-built nursery, designed with children in mind. Our nursery has large and well-equipped garden areas, which is due a redevelopment next year. We are located only a 3 minute walk away from the bus stop, and our closest rail station is Norwich main.
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:
1. 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) PLUS a day off for your birthday.
2. Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
3. Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
4. Retail and Travel Discounts, plus Big Benefits – Our dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’.
5. Enhanced family leave .
6. Free breakfast daily and a chef prepared meal once a week.
7. Free uniform.
8. Colleague appreciation initiatives.
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 Nursery Practitioner
9. As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
10. Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
11. Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
12. And most of all…have FUN!
*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or 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.