Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays + buy-

Pension

Wellbeing benefits & 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Countess of Cheshire Nursery is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover, 15–20 hours per week. You will plan engaging activities for key children, fostering development and a love of learning within a safe setting.

The role requires a Full Level 3+ Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues and parents. DBS checks apply; inclusive employer.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness are essential.
• Strong commitment to inclusive learning and child development.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pre-employment DBS checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe, supportive environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Countess of Chester

Salary – £13.50 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Countess of Cheshire Health Park, Cheshire CH2 1UL

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 - Lunch Cover for 15-20 hours per week to join our Countess of Cheshire Nursery.

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

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.