Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Bricket Wood; On-site; GBP 29,972 - 31,158; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to professional development programs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool in St Johns Wood seeks an Early Years Practitioner to foster children's development through engaging activities. This role offers starting salaries from £29,972.80, flexible working hours, and substantial benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Bright Horizons is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children and values diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children.
• Create a safe environment that fosters freedom of expression and a love of learning.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons St Johns Wood Day Nursery and Preschool, NW8 0NH

Salary: Starting from £29,972.80 per annum for level 2 qualified, and starting from £31,158.40 per annum for Level 3 qualified candidates (dependent upon qualification(s)/experience).

Hours: Full or Part hours available

Location: St Johns Wood, NW8 0NH

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 St Johns Wood Nursery, working within the baby room. Our nursery is situated in a leafy, residential area in St John's Wood, providing a pleasant working environment. The nursery is also conveniently located being just a short walk from St John's Wood and Swiss Cottage undergrounds! We are also a 5 minute walk from South Hampstead overground!

Our Benefits

• Starting from £29,972.80 per 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

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. 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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