Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Early Years Practitioner in Leeds, where your passion for early childhood education can thrive. This outstanding nursery offers a supportive culture driven by HEART principles. You'll have the opportunity to create engaging activities that foster children's development and a love for learning. Enjoy competitive benefits, including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a commitment to professional development. If you want to make a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to a careers coach

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Creating inclusive learning environments

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover, Leeds

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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!