Early Years Practitioner Part Time

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 virtual GP

Career development & coaching

Shift options: 20 hours over 5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons North Cheam Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a lunch cover role. The nursery in North Cheam, London, offers a welcoming setting with a Good Ofsted rating and accessible transport links.

The post is a 20-hour week, Monday to Friday, year-round with a focus on engaging activities for children. You will work with EYFS principles, safeguarding practices and alongside a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 2+ Early Years qualification or higher is required.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Create a safe environment that encourages children to express themselves and learn.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning through play and exploration.

Skills

Passion for learning

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS understanding

Education

Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons North Cheam Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – North Cheam, 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 North Cheam Nursery, situated in North Cheam, London. This is a lunch cover position working Monday-Friday all year round.

Our Ofsted rated 'Good' North Cheam Nursery is a purpose built, ground level nursery with age related outdoor learning areas accessible for all age groups. The nursery has good public transport links, whilst also having a large car park accessible for staff and families.

Our Benefits

• From £14.41 per hour
• 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
• Shift options: 20 hours over 5 days

*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

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.

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.