Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Payable Christmas closure and ability

Pension

24/7 virtual GP and early wage access

Career development programme and coach

Shift options: 40h over 4-5d, 24h over

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking flexible practitioners to join the Bright Flex/Bank team at a nursery in the UK. You will look after babies and children up to age 5, guiding their development through play, reading and activities.

The role offers bank/agency flexibility with the security and benefits of being an employee. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the pre-employment checks, with inclusive recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Look after babies and children up to age 5 through interactive play, reading and activities to support development towards key milestones.

Job description

Nursery – [Nursery Name]

Salary – £xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – [Location]

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a flexible working practitioner to join our Bright Flex / Bank team at our [XXX] nursery. [Nursery USPs / Location guidance – max. 30 words]

Our Benefits

• £ xx,xxx - £xx,xxx per annum

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank/ agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will work as part of a team to look after babies and children up to the age of 5. You will have adventures through interactive play, reading, and activities to encourage curious minds – supporting colleagues with each child’s development towards their key milestones.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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