Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare provider as an Early Years Practitioner in Nottingham. This part-time position focuses on planning engaging activities tailored to children's developmental milestones. Enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Virtual GP appointments

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

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Early Years Practitioner - Lunch Cover, Nottingham

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Nottingham, 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:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Nottingham

Salary – £26,915 - £31,720 FTE per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – NG8, Nottingham, c/o David Lloyd Club

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 Lunch Cover to join our Nottingham Nursery part time, which includes David Lloyd Club membership for Bright Horizons staff.

· 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*

· 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 15 hours over 5 days, or flexible Bank Staff

*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!