Early Years Practitioner - Part Time - 16, 24 or 32 Hours

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; St. Day; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool in Eltham, London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our New Eltham Nursery and Preschool. The role focuses on planning engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward key milestones in a safe, supportive setting.

We offer part-time hours: 20 hours over 5 days or 24/30 hours over 3 days, with a range of benefits including childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a

Qualifications

• 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 colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development towards milestones.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Eltham, 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 Eltham Nursery, situated in New Eltham, Sidcup Road. Very close to New Eltham station and bus links. We are looking for part time practitioners that can work 20 hours over 5 days or 24/30 hours over 3 days.

The nursery offers an incredible outdoor space, Forest school, large staff kitchen and lounge area.

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 or 24/30 hours over 3 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.