Early Years Practitioner - Part Time - 3 Days

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Eddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool in Cambridge is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for a part-time, permanent role (3 days per week). The salary starts from £31,158.40 per annum FTE, pro-rated for part time.

You will support children's development through engaging, inclusive activities aligned with EYFS and safeguarding practices. We welcome applicants with a Level 2/3 Early Years qualification, a passion for learning, and strong partnership skills with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Reflect on progress and support milestones for key children.
• Create a safe environment that fosters a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS qualification

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Parental communication

Early Years knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Early Years

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eddington Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £31,158.40 per annum FTE

Contract - Part Time | Permanent | 3 full days

Location – Cambridge

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.”

Bright Horizons Eddington Nursery is located in an award-winning, sustainable housing estate with excellent links to Cambridge town centre by bus, car, and bike. The nursery offers a fantastic opportunity to join a professionally strong and culturally diverse team with a great passion for Early Years and Education.

We provide a staff room with kitchen facilities for relaxation, as well as a separate lounge for enjoying lunch and socializing. Toiletries and treats are also stocked for our staff. Additionally, free parking is available.

Our Benefits

• From £31,158.40 per annum FTE
• 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 2/3 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

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.