Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Christmas closure

Additional leave

Pension

Financial benefits

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool in London is hiring an Early Years Practitioner. This full-time role (40 hours, Mon-Fri) offers a starting salary of £31,158.40 per annum, depending on qualification and experience, at West Hampstead, NW6 3PL.

You will plan, deliver and reflect on engaging activities for key children, ensure a safe learning environment, and support children’s development in line with EYFS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Provide a safe, supportive environment and foster a lifelong love of learning.
• Maintain safeguarding and child protection standards.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Parental communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons West Hampstead Day Nursery and Preschool, 11 Woodchurch Road, West Hampstead, London, NW6 3PL

Salary: Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours : Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: West Hampstead, London, NW6 3PL

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 West Hampstead Day Nursery & Preschool. The nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is situated in West Hampstead, London being walking distance from West Hampstead railway station and also South Hampstead, Kilburn High Road and Brondesbury overgrounds!

Our Benefits

• Starting from £31,158.40 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 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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