Early Years Teacher (Term-Time only)

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Financial wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool in London is seeking an Early Years Teacher to plan and deliver rich learning opportunities while providing exceptional care that supports each child’s development. You will assess progress and ensure stimulating indoor and outdoor environments.

The role requires QTS / EYTS / EYPS or a Level 6 Early Years qualification, a passion for engaging children, solid EYFS knowledge, safeguarding expertise, and strong collaboration with colleagues and

Qualifications

• Hold QTS, EYTS, EYPS or a full Level 6 Early Years Qualification.
• Demonstrate passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.
• Effective communication with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care for each child.
• Make accurate assessments reflecting each child’s needs, interests and stage.
• Ensure indoor and outdoor environments are stimulating and inspiring.

Skills

Passion for learning

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with colleagues/parents

Partnership with parents

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / EYTS / EYPS or Level 6 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location – Crouch End, London

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 Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Haringey, London.

Our 79-place nursery features two exciting outdoor areas, which are specifically design to be age appropriate, including its own beach, outdoor classroom, jungle walk and look-out tower! Our nursery is located very close by to Crouch Hill Overground Station and also near by to the Victoria line!

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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