Early Years Practitioner - £2000 Welcome Bonus

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

Annual Leave

Pension

Wellbeing Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. This full-time role (40 hrs, Mon-Fri) offers a salary of £31,158.40 per annum and a supportive HEART-driven culture.

You will plan engaging activities for key children, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to support child development and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Inclusive learning

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – £31,158.40 per annum. Hours – Full Time | 40 hrs | Mon-Fri. Location – Cambridge.

• Welcome Bonus – £2,000* T&C apply

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 Long Road Nursery which is located on the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital, offering excellent transport links. The nursery features five beautiful, spacious rooms, four of which have direct access to our fantastic outdoor space with gardens and play areas that the children enjoy regularly!

Our Benefits

• £31,158.40 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
• Subject to T&C

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.