Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)

Bright Horizons; Esher; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool in Esher, Surrey, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover, Mon-Fri 11am-3pm. You’ll plan and deliver engaging activities across four outdoor areas, creating a safe, inclusive environment to support each child’s development near Hinchley Wood Station.

We offer 50% childcare discount for the first child, enhanced parental leave, 20 days leave plus holidays, a pension, wellbeing benefits and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Foster a safe environment that encourages expression and learning.
• Support children’s development toward key milestones.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Parent/colleague liaison

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £29,619 per annum (Full-time equivalent - Pro-rata'd) (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Esher, Surrey

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 Hinchley wood setting, located close to Hinchley Wood Station just off the Kingston by pass. We have the rare privilege of having 4 different outdoor areas, all with their own unique qualities. We have a large car park for staff and parents. Only a short walk from a main line rail station and bus services. Diverse team with experience ranging from 1 - 21 years within the company. This role is for lunch cover, working Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application!