Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Redhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Royal Earlswood Day Nursery and Preschool in Redhill, Surrey, is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, deliver and reflect on activities that support each child's development within a safe, nurturing setting.

The role is full-time with a Level 3 qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding expertise. Benefits include childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, generous leave, pension and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection understanding.
• Experience creating inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward milestones.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Parent partnerships

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Royal Earlswood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – From £27,009 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – From £28,072 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Redhill, 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, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Royal Earlswood, situated close to Redhill town centre. This nursery offers a newly refurbished interior and large garden including forest school.

Our 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 your 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application!