Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery as a Part-time Lunch Cover Early Years Practitioner! You will create engaging activities that foster children's development while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This role offers flexibility and a supportive atmosphere, where your passion for early childhood education can shine. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this nursery is an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to fostering learning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children in a nursery setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and safety at all times.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Cedar House Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting £13.09 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Enfield, Middlesex
Hours: 20 hours per week (11am – 3pm)

We are looking for a Part-time Lunch Cover, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Cedar House Nursery, situated in Enfield.

The nursery is ideally located with easy access to transport links, including Bush Hill Park Rail Station being just a three-minute walk from the nursery with regular services heading to London Liverpool Street. Also, it’s near Enfield town centre, being approximately a two-minute drive away.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans, and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.