Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bishop's Stortford is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to create engaging activities for children's development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Benefits include a starting salary of £26,915.20, childcare discounts, and a professional development programme.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP

Professional development programme access

Responsibilities

• Plan and reflect on engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that encourages self-expression.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

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Early Years Practitioner, Bishop's Stortford

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bishops Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £26,915.20 per annum(dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.

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 Bishops Stortford nursery.

The purpose-built nursery consists of six rooms, three baby rooms, two toddler rooms and a large pre-school room. The nursery boasts a beautiful baby terrace on the first floor for under two's along with a well designed garden consisting of a Forest and growing area along with an area for relaxing/creating.

• Starting at £26,915.20 annum
• 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
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!