Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Sale Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery & Pre-school in Sale, Manchester, is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child's development within the EYFS framework, in a bright, safe environment with access to a large outdoor space.

The role requires a full Level 3+ Early Years qualification, a passion for inclusive learning, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• 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.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and fosters a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Parental collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale Day Nursery & Pre-school

Salary

Starting from £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Sale, Manchester

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.”

Bright Horizons Sale is an Ofsted “Outstanding” setting (inspection: 5 Aug 2022) for children aged 3 months–4/5 years, located on Marsland Road in Sale (M33 3WE). It offers bright, well‑resourced rooms (baby, toddler, preschool) with free‑flow access to a large garden, plus features like a reading den and unique beach area. The nursery follows Bright Horizons’ Bright Beginnings curriculum (built on EYFS) and “Ready for School” programme, with extras such as Boogie Mites music and updates via the Bright Horizons Family app. Typical opening hours are Monday–Friday, 07:30–18:00.

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.

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