Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (virtual GP, wage-早

Job summary

Bright Horizons Cedar House Day Nursery in Enfield, Middlesex is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will plan and deliver engaging activities, foster a safe, caring environment and help children reach developmental milestones.

We require a Level 3+ EY qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues and parents. DBS checks are part of the pre-employment process.

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/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development toward milestones.
• Create a safe environment that encourages expression and a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parental engagement

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Cedar House Day Nursery and Preschool, 6 Dryden Road, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2PP

Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2PP.

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 Cedar House Day nursery.

The nursery is ideally located with easy to access transport links, including Bush Hill Park Rail Station being just a three-minute walk from the nursery with regular services heading to London Liverpool Street. Also, it’s near Enfield town centre, being approximately a two-minute drive away. We also have a large garden and a conservation area with lots of greenery.

Our Benefits

• Starting £29,868.80 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

*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.