Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Greater London, Lewisham, Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to nurturing the next generation as an Early Years Practitioner. In this role, you'll create engaging activities tailored to children's development and foster a love of learning in a supportive environment. With a focus on inclusivity and professional development, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact. Enjoy a range of benefits, including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, while working in a culture driven by core values of honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. If you're passionate about early childhood education, this is the opportunity for you!

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

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and learn.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Lewisham, South 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 Brockley Nursery, situated in Lewisham, London. The nursery is a short walk from St Johns train station and is close to Lewisham.

Our Benefits

• £28,274 - £35,214 per annum
• 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 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 colleagues and parents/carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We consider reasonable adjustments for applicants. Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check due to sector requirements.

If you want to make a difference with a company 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 email [e-mail], and we will be happy to help.