Part Time Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave bonus

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & MH First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension/Cushon

PMI discount

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Norwich Thorpe is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support early years development in a 72-capacity setting. This part-time, permanent role runs 11am–6pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on high-quality care and EYFS-aligned activities.

Join a leading UK nursery group offering professional development, employee benefits, and generous leave; you will work within a supportive team delivering engaging learning experiences and building strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Good communication skills and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Salary: £13.40 per hour

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent working 11am-6pm Monday to Friday

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.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Norwich!

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Salary: £13.40 per hour

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent working 11am-6pm Monday to Friday

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 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 to support children's lives.

About Our Nursery

Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Norwich Thorpe, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 72 children. Our longstanding staff provides exceptional care, and 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, making this a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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 (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 huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. 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, 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 in early childhood education we encourage you to apply!