Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Lancaster nursery, rated 'good' by Ofsted. This role offers the opportunity to create engaging activities tailored to children's development while fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to the HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—this organization values its employees and offers numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development programs. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Lancaster

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

• 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.