Early Years Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and qualified early years teacher to join their team at a vibrant nursery. This role involves creating engaging learning experiences tailored to each child's needs, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, and fostering strong relationships with families. The organization values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, making it a great place to grow your career in early childhood education. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages and loans

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or Level 6 Early Years Qualification.
• Previous experience in the Early Years sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities for children.
• Ensure child welfare and promote health and safety.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)

Early Years Qualification Level 6

Communication Techniques

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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Nursery: Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: £29,547.71 - £33,920.00 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

We are looking for a full time, QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or Level 6 early years qualified Teacher to join our Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, situated Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

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.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
  

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Ensure the environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
  

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 - essential
• Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
  

We look forward to receiving your application!