Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

David Lloyd Club Membership

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach access

40 hours over 5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons Nottingham is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the local nursery team. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development and foster a love of learning.

We offer a support-focused environment with HEART values, a salary from £28,072+ per annum, benefits including club membership, childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, plus pension and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward key milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and foster a lifelong love of learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to support each child's progress.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Nottingham

Salary - from £28,072+ per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - NG8, Nottingham, c/o David Lloyd Club

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 Nottingham Nursery.

Our Benefits

• David Lloyd Club Membership
• 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 5 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

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.

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