Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,042 - 34,273; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Enfield Hilly Fields Day Nursery. In this full-time role, you will plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development. Candidates should hold a full Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a strong passion for creating inclusive environments. The position also offers benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. Join a company that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of child development and key milestones.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues, parents, and children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Enfield Hilly Fields Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £31,158.40K per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Enfield, London

Hours – Full Time, Monday-Friday

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.”

Our Enfield Hilly Fields Day Nursery and Preschool is based within a wonderful Victorian Grade 2 listed building in the Enfield Chase district of the London Borough of Enfield. It is very well situated next to the picturesque Hillyfields Park and is close to Enfield town centre along with the surrounding areas. It has easy access to both the A10 and the M25 as well as local railway stations. The nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

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
• 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.

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!

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