Early Years Teacher

MP Training and Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate early years qualified Teacher to join their outstanding nursery in Hither Green, London. This full-time role involves planning engaging learning opportunities and ensuring the welfare of children in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to providing exceptional care and education, the organization offers a supportive atmosphere where educators can thrive. You'll enjoy competitive salary packages, professional development opportunities, and a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you're dedicated to making learning fun and impactful, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications in early years education such as QTS or EYTS.
• Experience in the Early Years sector is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities for children.
• Ensure a stimulating environment for both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Promote child welfare and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS)

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Communication Techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery

Salary: £31,275 - £35,904 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Hither Green, London

We are looking for a full time, QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or Level 6 early years qualified Teacher to join our Bright Horizons Beacon Road, situated in Hither Green, London.

Our Bright Horizons Beacon Road is Ofsted rated Outstanding and is located a short walk from Hither Green train station.

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

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

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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

About Us

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.