Early Years Practitioner - Open to discuss hours

Bright Horizons; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £750 after probation

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

31 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Careers coach and development program

Flexible shift options: 2/3 days or 40

Job summary

Bright Horizons Tytherington Nursery in Macclesfield is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child, helping their development toward key milestones in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will hold a Full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, with a passion for inclusive learning, a solid EYFS understanding, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s needs.
• Foster a safe environment that encourages expression and a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding & child protection

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Tytherington

Salary – from £28,072 - £32,000 FTE (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Tytherington Business Park, Macclesfield SK10 2XA

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 Tytherington Nursery.

Our Benefits

• £28,072+ FTE per annum
• £750 Welcome Bonus after successful probation (prorata based on hours, £750 for 40 hours)
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 31 days annual leave, including 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: open to discuss 2 or 3 day working as well as full time 40 hours & 4 days working.

*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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.