Early Years Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Outstanding rated nursery in Winchester. In this role, you will design activities that support child development while upholding a safe and inclusive environment. The position offers competitive pay rates, benefits including childcare discounts, and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child*

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension benefits

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Professional development program access

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Passionate about creating engaging learning environments.
• Understanding of safeguarding and EYFS necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Create a safe environment that fosters children's expression.
• Reflect on activities tailored to key children’s milestones.

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

Ability to develop trust with parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

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Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Winchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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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!