Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Caterham Burntwood Lane nursery. The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities to support children's development, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. With a competitive salary and various benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Caterham, Surrey

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 Caterham Burntwood Lane nursery, situated close to Whyteleafe South and Caterham Train stations.

Our light and colourful nursery rooms are full of toys and activities to explore, helping the children gain independence and allowing their imaginations and personalities to guide them.

Our Benefits

• £28,274 - £35,214 per annum
• 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

*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 2 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!

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