Early Years Practitioner Level 3+

Bright Horizons; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maidstone is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their team. This role involves planning engaging activities and fostering a positive learning environment for children, underpinned by a commitment to excellence and teamwork. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification and possess a passion for early childhood education. Competitive salary and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities, are offered.

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 opportunities

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored for children's development.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for learning.
• Foster strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Child development

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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Bright Horizons

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Maidstone, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.08.2025

Expiry Date:

03.10.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day Nursery and Pre School

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 p/a per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Maidstone

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 Maidstone Boughton Lane nursery.

• 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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!