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

Annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool in Haywards Heath seeks an Early Years Teacher with QTS to deliver engaging learning experiences and high-quality care. You will plan, assess, and adapt activities to meet each child’s needs, ensuring safe and stimulating environments for development.

Applicants should hold QTS or equivalent, understand EYFS, and demonstrate safeguarding knowledge. The role offers a competitive salary from £30,155 with benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and high-quality care.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting each child's needs, interests and stages.
• Ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are stimulating and inspiring for children.

Skills

Passion for learning

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with parents

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS or Level 6 Early Years 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.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We look forward to receiving your application.