Early Years Practitioner P/T

Bright Horizons UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the City of London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for their Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating fun and engaging learning environments. This role will involve planning activities to promote child development in a safe and inclusive setting. Competitive salary and benefits include childcare discounts and a professional development programme.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging children in learning activities.
• Ability to reflect on and adapt activities for child development.
• Creating a safe environment for children to express themselves.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for children's development.
• Engage children in learning and foster a love of learning.
• Create a safe and inclusive environment for all children.

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Building trust with colleagues and parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery

Salary – £28,745.60 - £29,868.80 per annum/£13.82-£14.36 per hour (Fulltime equivalent dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Hours - Part Time | 24 or 32 Hours per week | Permanent

Location – Pinner, HA5

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 Haydon Hall Montessori Day Nursery working within our fantastic Under 2\'s room!

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension Scheme
• 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 2 or 3 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!

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.