Nursery nurse at Busy Bees
People in this role may also be known as nursery nurses and assistants or early years practitioner.
32 workers in this role at Busy Bees have taken the survey.
How much does Busy Bees pay nursery nurse?
Nursery nurse employees at Busy Bees are typically paid £7.02–9.19 an hour, based on data from 32 employees.
What is management like for nursery nurse employees at Busy Bees?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do nursery nurse think Busy Bees head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
89% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers are respectful
Do nursery nurse at Busy Bees feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Here’s a recent review that mentions management:
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Best thing
Over worked, underpaid understaffed. Manager doesn't care about staff emotional and mental health.
Worst thing
Paperwork, overtakes looking after children.
Employee, July 2021
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do nursery nurse get of their shift pattern at Busy Bees?
People don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 84% report getting one week notice or less
- 13% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 0% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 3% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 31 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Not easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for nursery nurse to take sick leave at Busy Bees?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How we know this
61% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 31 job reviews
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People do unpaid extra work
Do nursery nurse at Busy Bees do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Most people do unpaid extra work
How we know this
55% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for nursery nurse to book a holiday at Busy Bees?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
54% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 26 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Good choice of shifts
Do nursery nurse at Busy Bees get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
54% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 28 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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No short notice shift changes
Do Busy Bees managers change nursery nurse shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
55% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do nursery nurse at Busy Bees get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
76% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do nursery nurse at Busy Bees worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 25 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Here’s a recent review that mentions hours:
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Best thing
Working with children and flexible hours to work round my family
Worst thing
To much paper work
Early years practitioner, December 2020
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What is career progression like for nursery nurse at Busy Bees?
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No career progression
Are nursery nurse given support to progress at Busy Bees?
Only some people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 27 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do nursery nurse get enough training when they start at Busy Bees?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
62% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 29 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from nursery nurse at Busy Bees
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Best thing
Seeing little personalities grow and develop overtime.
Worst thing
Support from other staff members and a lack of support regarding all the paperwork and extra things that the company demands staff do.
Employee, July 2021
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Best thing
People I work with
Worst thing
Work load
Employee, March 2021
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Best thing
The children.
Worst thing
Management, paperwork, unpaid overtime.
Nursery assistant, March 2021
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Best thing
Watching the children progress
Helping familiesWorst thing
Crazy rules
Constantly being told to improveNursery nurse, February 2021
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Best thing
Watching the children progress and watching them go home at the end of the day
Nursery practitioner, January 2021
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Best thing
Working with children and flexible hours to work round my family
Worst thing
To much paper work
Early years practitioner, December 2020
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Best thing
Looking after little babies is amazing, you do everything you can to teach them and help them grow.
Worst thing
It's hard work sometimes no team work in certain times
Room leader, December 2020
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Best thing
Seeing the children learn new things and knowing you helped them learn it.
I’ve made some really great friends.
I have a good bond with the children even though they won’t remember me.Worst thing
The pay!
The lack of incentive to work there.
The bitchyness.Room leader, November 2020
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Best thing
Working with the children
Worst thing
Management
Nursery nurse, October 2020
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How Busy Bees ranks
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