Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,080 - 34,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for our Teddies Woking Day Nursery. The role involves planning engaging activities to promote development and creating a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and offers benefits like a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development program. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of the EYFS.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £28,080 - £28,932 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Salary Level 3: £29,203.20 - £34,340.80 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Location: Woking

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 Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery.

Our newly refurbished Bright Horizons Teddies Woking is Ofsted rated “Good” and has good travel links. We are within 5 minutes of the town centre which has direct bus and train links into Woking. We also have free onsite parking for staff. We also have an upcoming Forest School and garden refurbishment in early 2025.

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.

Due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.