Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Career development programme

Subject to T&Cs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join its 63-place setting near Rugby Station, caring for children aged 3 months to 5 years. You will plan engaging activities, support development, and foster a love of learning in a safe, inclusive environment.

The role requires a full Level 3+ Early Years qualification, strong EYFS understanding, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and parents.

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.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• As an Early Years Practitioner, plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development towards milestones.
• Create a safe environment enabling children to express themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Inclusive learning environments

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Trust with colleagues/parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery

Salary – £28,080 - £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hour – 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent

Location – Rugby, CV21 4BW

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 Rugby Day Nursery! This 63 place nursery based in a great location next to Rugby Train Station cares for children from 3months to 5 years old! Its age based rooms are full of cosy reading corners, imagination stations, role play and fantastic resources with a beautiful outdoor space that children can access throughout the day!

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
• 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.

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.

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