Early Years Practitioner - £2000 Welcome Bonus

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Paignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Childcare discount

Pension

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery & Pre-School is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and deliver engaging activities for key children while ensuring a safe, nurturing learning environment. The role emphasises development toward EYFS milestones and building strong partnerships with families.

You will work full-time (40 hours, Mon-Fri) at the Cambridge site, with a supportive team and access to professional development. A welcome bonus of £2,000 is offered to new starters under terms.

Qualifications

• Must have Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child.
• Maintain a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and develop.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning and curiosity in the children.
• Build trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

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&Cs 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.

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

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
• Welcome Bonus – £2,000 (T&Cs apply)

Safety and Inclusion

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.

About Us

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in!

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