Early Years Educator - Full time

Bright Horizons UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Leeds is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Outstanding nursery. In this role, you will plan and implement engaging educational activities that foster children's development. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, childcare discount, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment fostering a love of learning.
• Reflect on activities to ensure children's development.

Skills

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to create inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Leeds

Salary – £27,500 per annum

Location – Leeds

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 an Early Years Practitioner to join our Leeds nursery. This nursery is an OFSTED rated Outstanding setting in a great location close to the city centre and Leeds train station.

Our Benefits

• £27,500 per year
• Childcare discount of 50% 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: Full time

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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