Early Years Practitioner Part Time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Family Solutions is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a lunch cover position at Maythorne Cottages in Hither Green, London. The role focuses on creating engaging activities for children aged 3 months to 3 years while fostering development in a supportive environment. Join a company committed to the HEART principles and enjoy benefits like childcare discounts, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Christmas closure

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices.
• Passionate about creating engaging and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities tailored to children's developmental milestones.
• Create a safe and engaging environment for children.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning in children.

Skills

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

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £28,274 - £35,214 pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Hither Green, 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 Maythorne Cottages Nursery, situated in Hither Green, London. This is a lunch cover position working Monday-Friday, 11:00-15:00.

Maythorne Cottages is a beautiful nursery located in the heart of Hither Green, we are steps away from Hither green station and have great links to London Bridge, Lewisham and Kent areas.

Our nursery takes children aged 3 months - 3 years and we work in strong partnership with Beacon road nursery which is our pre-school unit. We thrive to provide quality childcare and education consistently with all age groups. The nursery consists of 4 rooms, with 2 great outdoors spaces.

Our Benefits

• £28,274 - £35,214 pro rata
• 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 2 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.

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.