Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

MP Training and Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 19,342,000 - 23,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Buy additional leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

20 hours per week shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Springfields Nursery in Lichfield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to support development through planned, engaging activities. You will create a safe, inclusive learning environment aligned with EYFS, guiding each child toward milestones while fostering curiosity.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 11:00–15:00, with a salary from £13.50/hour dependent on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment that encourages expression and a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Parent partnership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Position Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Springfields Salary – from £13.50/hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7BJ

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 Springfields Nursery Monday to Friday 11:00 - 3:00.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 over 5 days *Subject to T&Cs

Key Responsibilities

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.

Key Requirements

• 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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Safety and Standards

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.

Our Culture and Values

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in! Celebrating the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of "thank you" and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular "employee appreciation month". This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company. Whether it is a "thank you" placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another.