Early Years Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career coaching

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Moortown Day Nursery and Preschool in Moortown, Leeds, is hiring an Early Years Teacher to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The role focuses on meeting individual needs, with accurate assessments and a stimulating indoor and outdoor environment.

We offer HEART values, a supportive team, enhanced DBS checks, and a comprehensive benefits package including childcare discount, additional leave, pension, and development

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or Level 6 Early Years Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care to meet each child’s needs.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting interests and stages, ensuring stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS / Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Moortown, Leeds 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.”

Nursery – Bright Horizons Moortown

Salary – £30,155.00 per annum

Location – Moortown, Leeds

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 Moortown nursery.

Bright Horizons Moortown Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted-rated Good setting located on Tongue Lane and inside the David Lloyd leisure club, it has excellent transport links and is adjacent to the A02120 Moor Allerton. Catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years, the nursery offers a warm, inclusive, and enriching environment supported by a passionate and experienced team.

Our Benefits

• £30,155.00 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
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
• 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

We look forward to receiving your application!