Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner for its Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool. This full-time role involves planning and implementing engaging activities, ensuring a safe environment for children, and supporting their development. Join a company committed to making a difference in early childhood education, recognized as a Great Place to Work since 2006.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to build strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Reflect on children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Guildford 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: Guildford, 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 are looking for a full time, qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool, situated 10 minutes from major bus and train routes to Woking, London, Porstmouth, Gatwick, Reading and Redhill. This nursery is located next to Surrey Sports Park for a lunchtime swim or coffee in the café.

• 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!