Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits & 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool in Haywards Heath is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a part-time role. You will plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, fostering development and a love of learning in a safe, inclusive setting.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding awareness. Flexible shifts and a supportive team environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and reflect on engaging activities for key children.
• Create a safe environment that supports expression and learning.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication with colleagues/parents

Passion for learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £13.50 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Haywards Heath

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 a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool.

*This a part time position to cover hours from 8am to 2.30pm (extended Lunch Cover)*

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
• 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

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.

INDSH

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application!