Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Moortown nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted. This role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones, fostering a safe and inclusive environment. The organization values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, providing a supportive culture where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children. With benefits such as gym memberships, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities, this is an exciting chance to grow your career while positively impacting the next generation.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Free gym and pool memberships

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and child protection is required.

Responsibilities

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

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

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Moortown

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

Location – Moortown, 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 Moortown nursery.

The Nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and offers free David Lloyd gym and pool memberships for any Bright Horizons staff members and great transport links.

Our Benefits

• £26,915.20 - £31,720.00 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: 20 hours per week, 11am - 3pm Monday - 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!

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