Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Bright Horizons UK; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join a vibrant nursery in Dartford. This role involves planning engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones while fostering strong partnerships with parents and ensuring child welfare and safety. With a commitment to inclusivity and a supportive team environment, this nursery offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth. Enjoy a variety of benefits including discounted childcare, flexible working options, and access to development programs, making this a great place to advance your career in early years education.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages and loans

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in roles like Nursery Nurse or Early Years Educator is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Experience working with children

Communication techniques

Child welfare and safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £26,712 - £31,800 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified 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 large outside space as well as long serving, diverse, supportive staff team. This nursery also has an onsite car park for staff and parents.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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