Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons UK; Bromley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact. With a focus on creativity, inclusivity, and development, you'll help foster a love of learning in young minds. Enjoy a range of benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential for this role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Creating inclusive learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Bromley Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £29,868 - £35,214 per annum depending on qualification and experience

Location: Bromley, Kent

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 are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Bromley Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our Benefits

• £29,868 - £35,214 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
• 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

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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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