Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery
Group in the UKAs 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
UsBusy 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 CommitmentThrough 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 dedicated
team at Busy Bees in Thetford, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a
capacity of 72 children. Our longstanding staff is committed to
providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment that features
a spacious outdoor area and a Nature Garden for exploration. The
nursery benefits from various transport links and local amenities,
making it easily accessible. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, as
well as a generous one-hour lunch break. We are open to discussing
flexible working patterns to accommodate your needs. This is a
fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and
engaging setting focused on children's
development.Busy Bees
BenefitsCompetitive
salaryOngoing professional development and
career progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits and
wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of
retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year
(including bank holidays)Your birthday off –
it’s our gift to you!50% childcare
discountEnhanced family leave and return to
work bonusMenopause support through
PeppyFinancial support through Salary
FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and
Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work
schemeEasy access to your workplace pension
through CushonDiscounted 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. Role Responsibilities: 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. Required Qualifications: What We’re Looking
ForLevel 3 (or above)
qualification in Early Years Education.Proven
experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest
in early childhood educationSkills: 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!