Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

Pension & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Teacher to join our 72-place setting, located on the Royal Holloway University grounds. You will plan and deliver engaging learning activities and provide exceptional care to children across babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, tailoring plans to individual needs.

The role requires QTS/EYTS/EYPS or Level 6 EY qualification, a passion for fun learning, strong EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and the ability

Qualifications

• Hold QTS / EYTS / EYPS or Level 6 Early Years qualification.
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Solid safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting each child’s needs and interests.
• Ensure indoor/outdoor environments are stimulating and inspiring for children.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS understanding

Communication with parents

Partnerships with colleagues/parents

Teamwork

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS / Level 6 EY Qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Starting from: £31,803.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours- Full Time, 40 hours Location – Egham, Surrey, TW20 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 Englefield Green Nursery. We are open to experience in either babies, toddler or preschool. Our lovely 72-place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and features well-resourced rooms, each one with direct access to their large garden and outdoor play area which the children can enjoy in all weathers for outdoor learning. The nursery is situated on the grounds of the Royal Holloway University, with free onsite parking, shops within walking distance and a short drive from Egham town centre.

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 *Subject to T&Cs

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.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Safeguarding and Recruitment

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.

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.

Inclusivity & Employer Commitment

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

Company Culture

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way, we want you to feel valued and invested in!

Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of "thank you" and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular "employee appreciation month". Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether it is a "thank you" placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do.

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