Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our 63-place nursery near Rugby Train Station. You will plan and deliver engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years and help foster a love of learning in a safe environment.

The role is 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, permanent, located in Rugby. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification is required, with benefits including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a pension.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Fun and inclusive learning

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.

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