Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Canterbury is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to create engaging activities that encourage children's development. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. This full-time role offers various shift options and benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and 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 Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Location – Canterbury, 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're looking for a qualified, full time Early Years Practitioner to join our Canterbury nursery.

Our Benefits

• 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