Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; East Malling; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5, 3

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Nursery in West Malling, Kent, is seeking a full-time Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team. The salary ranges from £28,072 to £33,020 per year depending on qualification and experience.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities, uphold EYFS safeguarding standards, and foster strong partnerships with colleagues and parents to support every child’s development. We offer a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days holiday plus bank

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Practitioner, plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s development.
• Provide a safe environment that supports expression, curiosity, and a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for learning environments

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Colleague/parent partnerships

Activity planning & reflection

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 3 – £28,072 - £33,020 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Full time and part time lunch cover role available

Location: West Malling, 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 Kings Hill Nursery, situated right on the Southern edge of the business park, with our own large car park. The nursery offers seven spacious rooms, each designed with age appropriate resources and also features a fantastic outdoor garden complete with a climbing frame, tricycles, hoops and so much more!

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
• 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.