Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Broadland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Broadland is looking for a Nursery Practitioner to create engaging environments and lead developmental activities for children under 5. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience working with young children. This role offers competitive salary and benefits such as flexible shifts, professional development, and 50% childcare discount.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial support through Salary Finance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth and learning.
• Lead educational activities supporting physical, emotional, and social development.
• Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Proven experience working with children under 5

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.

Why Work at Busy Bees

• A supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.
• The unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
• A charitable commitment through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, providing community involvement and fundraising opportunities.

Our Nursery

Located in Norwich Thorpe, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 72 children. Every room has direct access to large gardens, promoting outdoor play and exploration. We enhance our curriculum with engaging visits from emergency services and a dentist, providing valuable learning experiences for the children. Conveniently located in a business park, we are just a five‑minute walk from a local bus route that connects directly to Norwich. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, along with flexible shift options.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with extensive retailer discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• 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 workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and experience different cultures

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead educational activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections as Key Person.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Good communication, 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, and 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, we encourage you to apply!