Early Years Teacher

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Inverness; 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

Job summary

Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool in Upminster, London, is seeking an Early Years Teacher. You will plan and deliver rich learning experiences, assess progress, and tailor environments to meet each child’s needs.

The role requires safeguarding awareness and strong links with families to foster trust. Eligible candidates hold QTS/EYTS/EYPS or a Level 6 Early Years qualification and are passionate about making learning engaging and meaningful for each child, in a setting with

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care for all children.
• Carry out accurate assessments reflecting each child’s needs and progress.
• Ensure indoor and outdoor environments remain stimulating and safe.

Skills

QTS/EYTS

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Parental engagement

Education

Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool, 105 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London, RM14 2HX

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

Location – Upminster, London, RM14 2HX.

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 Gaynes Park nursery. We are conveniently located with an onsite car park and buggy park, and in close proximity to Upminster station and Upminster Bridge tube.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £33,467.20 per annum
• 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.