As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees.
Responsibilities
* Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
* Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
* Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families.
* Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
Qualifications
* Level 2 qualification in early years education / childcare.
* Experience working with children under 5.
* Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.
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 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 partnership with BBC Children in Need offers 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 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.
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!
* 25% 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)
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. The Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and a Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. We also have a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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