Early Years Practitioner | Level 3+

MP Training and Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their vibrant nursery. This role involves planning engaging activities tailored to children's needs and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for learning. With a commitment to professional development and a culture built on HEART principles, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive and make a significant impact on the next generation. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• 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 encouraging self-expression and learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Bunnybrookes Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £29,869 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Are you looking to work for an organization 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 Bunnybrookes nursery.

Bunnybrookes is rated "Good" by Ofsted and located at Addenbrookes Hospital. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, including buses and cycle routes. It offers a cosy, intimate atmosphere with small rooms designed for children's growth. Both children and staff enjoy a wonderful outdoor space.

• From £29,869 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&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 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 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 voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

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 recognized 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 our daily work. These values are at the HEART of our organization’s ethos and culture, supporting professionalism, growth, and diversity.

We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each colleague on their leadership journey, whether through our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or extensive ongoing training programs. We want you to feel valued and invested in!

Celebrating our people’s accomplishments is essential to our culture. We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in many ways, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. Our “employee appreciation month” is a special time for everyone to share gratitude. We also hold annual 'Awards of Excellence' events to celebrate achievements and foster a sense of community.

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