Early Years Practitioner - Lunch cover

Bright Horizons; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to nurturing the next generation. As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll create engaging activities and a safe environment that encourages children to express themselves and develop a love for learning. With a strong commitment to professional growth and a culture built on HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while being part of a supportive community. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Ability to purchase additional leave

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and expressive environment for children.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Ability to develop trust with parents and colleagues

Creating inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Sale

Salary – £27,996.80 - £32,988.80 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Sale, Manchester

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 Sale nursery. This nursery is OFSTED rated Outstanding, has great public transport links, and has been newly refurbished with a fabulous spacious garden.

Our Benefits

• £27,996.80 - £32,988.80 per annum (full time equivalent)

• 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: lunch cover, 16 hours per week

*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!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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