Early Years Practitioner Lunch Cover

Bright Horizons UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Southampton is seeking a Lunch Cover Early Years Practitioner to join their team. In this role, you will create engaging activities tailored to children's development in a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate must possess a full Level 3 Early Years qualification and have a passion for fostering inclusive learning. Competitive salary and various benefits offered.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing engaging activities for children.
• Ability to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to key children's development.
• Create a safe environment for children to express themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning.

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Chilworth Day Nursery

Salary Level 2 – £25,896 - £26,728 per annum ( Pro Rata for part time) (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (Pro rata for part time) (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours : 20 hours per week, 11am to 3pm monday to friday

Location – Chilworth

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 Lunch Cover Early Years Practitioner to join our Chilworth Day Nursery,

Our Chilworth nursery is a 64 place nursery, situated in the University Parkway Science Park in Southampton, close to local bus routes. The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (July 2019).

Benefits

• £25,896 - £31,720 per annum
• 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days

*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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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