Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Fleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as an Early Years Practitioner where you will create engaging activities and nurture children's development. With competitive pay based on qualifications, you'll also enjoy a supportive environment aligned with our HEART principles. Benefit from a 50% childcare discount and a robust professional development program.

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 program access

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Passionate about creating engaging learning environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment fostering a love of learning.
• Develop trust and partnerships with parents and colleagues.

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 Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Salary Level 3: £26,915 - £31,720 per annum(depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Fleet, Hampshire

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 Fleet Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Elvetham Heath.

This nursery offers a nearby train station with direct links into London, on-site parking and access to Local shops.

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

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!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.