Lunch Cover Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Chilworth Old Village; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Chilworth is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to plan and implement engaging activities for children. You will create a safe environment encouraging self-expression and development towards key milestones. The role demands a Level 3 Early Years qualification and offers a salary of £25,896 - £31,720 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments and early access to wages

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for children.
• Create a safe environment that allows children to express themselves.
• Encourage children's development towards key milestones.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

As an Early Years Practitioner you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong 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

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.

Role details

• Location: Chilworth
• Hours: 20 hours per week, 11am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
• Salary: Level 2 - £25,896 - £26,728 per annum (Pro Rata for part time) (dependant on qualification/s and experience); Level 3 - £26,915 - £31,720 per annum (Pro rata for part time) (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Organisation overview

Chilworth Day Nursery is a 64 place nursery, situated in the University Parkway Science Park in Southampton, close to local bus routes. The nursery has been awarded an Ofsted rating of 'Good' for their commitment to high quality childcare and education (July 2019).

Benefits

• £25,896 - £31,720 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