Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Ledston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (50%)

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtualGP

Professional development programme

Shift options: Lunch cover, 16 hours

Job summary

Bright Horizons Stourton in Leeds is recruiting an Early Years Practitioner to plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to each child, helping them reach developmental milestones in a safe, welcoming environment.

You will hold a full Level 3+ Early Years qualification with strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge, and you will build trusted relationships with colleagues and parents. The role offers £28,072.60 per year with enhanced benefits and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe, expressive environment to foster a love of learning.
• Reflect on practice to support children's development towards milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues and involve parents/carers.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Partnership with parents

Inclusive learning

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Stourton

Salary – £28,072.60 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Stourton, Leeds

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 Stourton nursery. This is an Ofsted rated "Outstanding" nursery.

Our Benefits

• £28,072.60 (full time equivalent) per annum

• 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.

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.