Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Subject to terms

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool in Haywards Heath is seeking an Early Years Teacher with QTS to join our team. You will plan and deliver rich learning experiences and ensure the EYFS is implemented to support every child's development.

Starting salary from £30,155 per annum, with benefits including a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, generous annual leave, pension, and access to wellbeing and professional development programmes.

Qualifications

• QTS or EYTS or EYPS or Level 6 Early Years qualification.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning for young children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities to meet each child's needs.
• Assess and monitor progress using the EYFS framework.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues to support development.

Skills

Passion for learning

Strong communication

Team player

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS or Level 6 EY Qualification

Job description

Nursery - Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary - Starting from £30,155 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Haywards Heath

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 with a QTS to join our Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool.

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.

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