Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Safer recruitment checks

Job summary

Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking an Early Years Teacher in London. You will plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and high-quality care, building strong partnerships with families and colleagues.

The role requires a recognized early years qualification (QTS/EYTS/EYPS or Level 6) and a solid understanding of the EYFS. DBS checks and safeguarding are integral to the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• QTS, EYTS, EYPS or Level 6 Early Years Qualification required.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich early years learning experiences and high-quality care.
• Carry out accurate assessments to reflect each child's needs and progress.
• Create stimulating indoor and outdoor environments that support development.

Skills

Passion for learning

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication with parents

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finsbury Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £33,467.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Finsbury Park, London

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 Finsbury Park nursery, which is situated in the heart of Finsbury Park. The nursery offers excellent links to rail, tube and bus stations. The nearest rail and tube stations to the nursery is Finsbury Park underground station (10 minute walk), Finsbury park Railway station (9 minute walk) and Crouch Hill Rail station (9 minute walk). We have buses 210, W3 and W7 that is close to the nursery.

Our Bright Horizons Finsbury Park is a light, spacious, purpose-built day nursery all on one level the rooms all have direct access to outdoor garden areas.

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
• 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

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.

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.

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.

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.