Early Years Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic nursery that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork! As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll lead a dedicated team to provide exceptional care and education for children. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and access to health and well-being programs. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% Discounted Childcare

Up to 33 Days Holiday

Smart Health Access

Financial Support Programs

Development Program Access

Future Leaders Program

Employee Appreciation Events

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure engaging activities for children in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Develop strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals.

Skills

Early Years Qualification Level 3

Child Protection Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery : Bright Horizons WoodLand Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £25,363.09-£26,334 ( dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Job Type: Permanent | Mon-Fri | Fulltime | 40 Hours Per Week

Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35

We are looking for a full time, Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons WoodLand nursery.

The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is situated in Gaydon, Warwickshire, just off the M40 on the Jaguar Land Rover site

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s

Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education

Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas

Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar

Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We look forward to receiving your application!