Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

Leave purchase option

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and virtual GP

Professional development

Shift options

Job summary

Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a qualified Early Years Practitioner to plan, deliver and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child's development, with emphasis on EYFS milestones and safeguarding.

We offer full-time hours, a 40-hour week option across 4 or 5 days, 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, pension, wellbeing benefits and ongoing professional development within a supportive HEART culture.

Qualifications

• 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 of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Practitioner, plan, create and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Provide a safe environment allowing children to express themselves and develop learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal partnerships

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Title

Nursery: Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary

£29,619 - £34,840 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

About the Nursery

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 Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Nursery, situated in Leatherhead. This nursery offers age and stage spacious rooms, two outside areas for the children to learn and develop, onsite parking, in-house training, friendly staff, easy access to high street and train station and bus links. They also offer forest school and a breakfast station for parents.

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.

Requirements

• 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

EEO

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Employment Information

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 will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world‑class care and education, delivered by a world‑class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.

We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company. Whether it is a “thank you” placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual ‘Awards of Excellence’ events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another.

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