Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Buckhurst Hill is seeking an Early Years Teacher who will provide exceptional care and learning opportunities for children. The role involves planning engaging activities and ensuring a stimulating environment. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in children's lives while enjoying great benefits.

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

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or Level 6 Early Years Qualification.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting children's needs and interests.

Skills

Passion for making learning fun

Communication techniques

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £30,596.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

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 Teacher to join our Buckhurst Hill nursery.

The nursery is on Palmerston Road with local access to shops and restaurants, along with being close to bus stops for the 549 and 304 buses. Offering alongside this is an onsite buggy park.

Our Benefits

• Starting £30,596.80 per annum
• 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.
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Teacher, you will plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all the children to develop and meet their individual needs. You will make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, and ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are consistently stimulating and inspiring for the children.

What we’re looking for

• Hold either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Sound 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
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both colleagues and parents
  

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!

INDLEH

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.