Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Chilworth Day Nursery in Southampton. The role involves planning engaging activities tailored to children's milestones in a supportive environment. With competitive salaries and numerous benefits, this is an opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including virtual GP

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to create a safe environment for children.
• Experience in fostering children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities.
• Create a safe environment that encourages expression and development.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Chilworth

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 Chilworth Day Nursery,

Our Chilworth nursery is a 64 place nursery, situated in the University Parkway Science Park in Southampton, close to local bus routes.

The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (July 2019).

• 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 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

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, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!