Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Dorking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Dorking seeks an Early Years Practitioner to create engaging educational activities and foster a safe, inclusive environment for children. Join a supportive organization recognized as a Great Place to Work, with competitive salary 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

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Shift options available

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children’s development.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for learning.
• Encourage a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Childcare

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Dorking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £26,936 - £27,788 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £27,996 - £32,988 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Dorking, Surrey

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 Bright Horizons Dorking Nursery & Preschool where you can not only will we offer you a very competitive salary within the area, access to many offers and benefits and situated very close to all local amenities. We are very close to Dorking train station and the 465, 32, 93 and 21 bus routes

• 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!