Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons; Hove; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Hove is seeking an Early Years Teacher to plan and deliver rich learning experiences and high-quality care for children aged early years. You will assess progress and tailor activities to meet individual needs while ensuring stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.

Applicants should hold QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or a Level 6 Early Years Qualification with a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• QTS or EYTS/EYPS or Level 6 Early Years Qualification.
• Solid understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and high-quality care.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting children's needs and progress.
• Ensure indoor and outdoor environments are consistently stimulating and safe.

Skills

QTS/EYTS/EYPS qualification

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS or EYPS

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wish Park Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Hove

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 Bright Horizons Wish Park 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.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

We look forward to receiving your application!