Early Years Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for their Columbus Courtyard nursery in Canary Wharf. With a focus on the development of young children, you will implement engaging activities and create a supportive learning environment. Join a team that values honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork, offering numerous benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £29,869 per annum FTE

Contract - Permanent | 25hrs (10am-3pm) | Mon-Fri

Location – Canary Wharf, E14 4DA

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 seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner for our Baby and Toddler room to join our Columbus Courtyard nursery, ideally located just a short walk from Canary Wharf and Westferry DLR stations. Our spacious, 110-place setting features five beautifully designed rooms and proudly holds a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted.

Our Benefits

• From £29,869 per annum FTE
• 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: 40 hrs Mon-Fri

*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!

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