Early Years Practitioner L3

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery in Dartford. This role involves planning and executing engaging activities that foster children's development while creating an inclusive and safe environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive staff team, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a culture that celebrates your contributions. If you are passionate about early childhood education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme access

Shift options for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2: £27,310 - £28,204 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Salary Level 3: £28,382 - £33,467 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Dartford

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 Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in Dartford, Kent. This nursery offers an up-and-coming forest school with a large outside space as well as a long-serving, diverse, supportive staff team. This nursery also has an onsite car park for staff and parents.

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
• 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!