Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Bricket Wood; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £31,158.40

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + holidays

Pension

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons St Johns Wood Day Nursery & Preschool in London is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our welcoming team at St Johns Wood. The role offers full or part-time hours and a pro rata salary starting from £31,158.40 per annum, depending on qualification and experience.

You will plan and deliver engaging activities aligned with EYFS milestones, create a safe, inclusive learning environment, and build trusted partnerships with parents and colleagues.

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 of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Provide a safe environment fostering lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Passion for inclusive learning

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons St Johns Wood Day Nursery & Preschool, 70 Marlborough Hill, St John's Wood, London, NW8 0NH

Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum pro ratad (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours – Full or Part Time hours available

Location – St Johns Wood, NW8 0NH

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 Practitioner to join our St Johns Wood Nursery. Our nursery is situated in a leafy, residential area in St John's Wood, providing a pleasant working environment. The nursery is also conveniently located being just a short walk from St John's Wood and Swiss Cottage undergrounds! We are also a 5 minute walk from South Hampstead overground!

Our Benefits

• Starting from £31,158.40 per annum )pro ratad based on hours)
• 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 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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

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!