Early Years Practitioner: Lunch Cover at a Nurturing Nursery

Bright Horizons; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Shift 11:30-14:30

Job summary

Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a lunch-cover role (11:30–14:30, Monday–Friday) at our Coulsdon nursery. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, support development toward EYFS milestones, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a Level 2+ Early Years qualification, a passion for learning, safeguarding knowledge, and strong partnerships with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for key children to support development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment that encourages expression and a love of learning.
• Support continual development and positive partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Partnerships with parents and staff

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a lunch-cover role (11:30–14:30, Monday–Friday) at our Coulsdon nursery. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, support development toward EYFS milestones, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a Level 2+ Early Years qualification, a passion for learning, safeguarding knowledge, and strong partnerships with parents and staff.