Early Years Practitioner P/T

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,042 - 34,274; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool is searching for an Early Years Practitioner to join our New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool in North London. This position is part-time, with shifts available from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm for 3 to 4 days per week.

The role involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to children's development and creating a safe environment. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a professional development program.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment for self-expression and learning.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

Creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Developing trust and partnerships with parents

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £31,158.40 per annum pro rata (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Location: New Southgate, London

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 New Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in North London.

This role is for P/T - 8:00am-5:00pm or 9:00am-6:00pm for 3/4 days per week.

Our 58 place nursery is proudly rated as "Good" by Ofsted, and has excellent transport links being within walking distance to the New Southgate Overground Station with Piccadilly and Overground links, and nearby to 221 / 382 bus routes.

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

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/ carer

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.

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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