Early years practitioner - Lunch cover

TN United Kingdom; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking nursery in Bishop's Stortford for qualified Early Years Practitioners. Join a team dedicated to creating a fun and engaging learning environment for children, where your passion for early childhood education can flourish. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this role offers a supportive atmosphere and numerous benefits, including flexible working options and discounted childcare. If you're ready to make a positive impact on young lives and grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early Years qualification

Child welfare and safeguarding

Communication techniques

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Early years practitioner - Lunch cover, Bishop's Stortford

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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15

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery: Bright Horizons Bishops Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool

Position: Early Years Practitioner
Hours: Perm / Mon-Fri / 15 hours / 11am-2pm
Salary: From £25,200 pro rata per annum

We have a very exciting opportunity for Part time, qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our Bright Horizons Bishops Stortford Day Nursery and Preschool, ready for its grand opening in 2024. It has great public transport links, as well as some onsite parking.

We have several other Bright Horizons settings in close proximity, meaning you will be able to join us before the nursery opens if you would like to, and work in another setting until the opening.

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 (T&Cs apply)*

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

*Childcare discount for staff is based on availability within the nursery

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We look forward to receiving your application!