Early Years Practitoner

Bright Horizons; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus BH

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring an Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly team in Canterbury. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward key milestones.

You will foster a safe environment that enables children to express themselves and develop a lifelong love of learning, under the EYFS framework.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool Salary: £25,896 - £31,720 per annum (depending on qualification and experience) Location: Canterbury 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 Canterbury Nursery. This nursery offers a friendly, experienced, long serving team, easy access to local transport with plenty of parking available, flexible working patterns and an upcoming refurbishment! 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 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.

INDSH We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please we will be happy to help.