Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Leeds is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for Lunch Cover. This role involves planning and providing a safe, engaging environment for children, tailored to their individual developmental needs. With an excellent salary package and numerous benefits, this is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully in an outstanding setting.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating engaging learning environments.
• Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Foster a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Develop trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Stourton

Salary – £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 per annum (full time equivalent / dependant on qualification/s and experience)

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.

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.

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!