Early Years Practitioner

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Practitioner at a highly-rated nursery in Winchester. This role offers the chance to inspire young minds and create a nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning. With flexible shift options and a commitment to professional development, you will be part of a team that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork. Enjoy attractive benefits, including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. If you're passionate about early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• 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 that encourages self-expression and learning.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Creating inclusive environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery –Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery

Salary– £25,896 - £31,720 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location– Winchester

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 Winchester Day Nursery. Our Winchester nursery is Ofsted Rated Outstanding and is a 75 place nursery. It has easy access off of Junction 9 on M3 and is a 10 minute walking distance from Winchester train station and 5 minutes from the bus station.

Our Benefits

· £25,896 - £31,720 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, 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!

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