Early Years Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider seeks an Early Years Practitioner for their outstanding nursery in Winchester. The role involves planning activities to encourage children's development in a supportive environment. The candidate should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a strong understanding of the EYFS framework. Benefits include childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to careers coaching

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents/caregivers.
• Experience in creating inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Engage with parents and colleagues to foster partnerships.

Skills

Passion for fun learning environments

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary Level 2 – £12.45 - £12.85 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Salary Level 3 – £12.94 - £15.25 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Working hours: 11am to 3pm Monday to Friday

Location: Winchester

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 Winchester Day Nursery. Our Winchester nursery is Ofsted Rated Outstanding and is a 75 place nursery. It has easy access off of Junction 9 on M3 and is a 10 minute walking distance from Winchester train station and 5 minutes from the bus station.

Our Benefits

• 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

*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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