Early Years Practitioner- Lunch cover

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child, fostering development toward early milestones and a lifelong love of learning.

We offer part-time hours (11am–3pm, Monday to Friday) in Hemel Hempstead, with a Level 3 EY qualification preferred, safeguarding knowledge, and a benefits package including childcare discount and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development toward milestones.

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Potten End Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – Starting from £12.45 (Level 2), £12.94 (Level 3) per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location- Hemel Hempstead, HP1
Hours- Monday to Friday 11am- 3pm or similar hours
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.”
The beautiful 92-place setting is based in converted barns, with spacious and well-resourced rooms, as well as a fantastic large garden area complete with play equipment, and animals! The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good' and benefits from plenty of onsite parking.

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
• 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.

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.

INDCLM

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.