Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as an Early Years Practitioner at a highly-rated Lancaster nursery. You will play a crucial role in supporting children's development through engaging activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. With numerous benefits including childcare discounts and professional growth opportunities, this role is ideal for dedicated individuals passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• A passion for inclusivity and creating engaging learning spaces.
• Knowledge of child protection and EYFS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities to promote children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning through tailored activities.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright HorizonsLancaster

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

Location – Lancaster

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 Lancaster nursery. This nursery is Ofsted rating "good" and is located in the grounds of the Lancaster Royal Infirmary

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: 15 hours per week - 3 hours per day Monday to Friday

*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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