Early Years Practitioner (Part Time)

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and access to GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and deliver engaging activities for children from 3 months to 5 years within a safe, inclusive environment in Cheshunt.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, a passion for learning, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to build trusted partnerships with colleagues and families. DBS enhanced checks apply.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and families

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child
• Provide a safe environment allowing children to express themselves and develop a love of learning

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Partnership with parents

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Level 2 £28,496, Level 3 £29,619.20 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Cheshunt, Waltham Cross

Hours- Lunch Cover hours 10am-2pm or similar

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 Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated close to Theobalds Train Station in a beautiful Edwardian building with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, Cheshunt Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted rated 'Good' nursery providing exceptional care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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.

INDCLL

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.