Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Coulsdon Nursery. This role involves planning and implementing lessons that foster children's development while creating a safe and inclusive environment. The nursery provides a supportive culture based on HEART principles and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Demonstrate passion for fun, inclusive learning environments.
• Understand EYFS and safeguarding principles well.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment promoting expressiveness and learning.
• Reflect on activities tailored to key children's milestones.

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 working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Coulsdon, London

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 Couldson Nursery, situated near Coulsdon Town Centre and Coulsdon South train station.

This nursery offers on-site parking, a large garden and a long standing, passionate staff team.

• 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 2 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!