Nursery Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (50%)

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery in Upminster, London, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development and foster a lifelong love of learning.

This full‑time role offers 40 hours per week, with a salary of £29,868.80 per year and benefits including a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, 20 days’ leave plus bank holidays, a pension, and wellbeing support.

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 colleagues and parents/ carers

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development and milestones
• Create a safe and stimulating environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning for every child

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool, 105 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London, RM14 2HX

Salary – £29,868.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - Full Time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Upminster, London, RM14 2HX

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 Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Nursery, situated in Upminster, London.

We are conveniently located with an onsite car park and buggy park, and in close proximity to Upminster station and Upminster Bridge tube

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

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.

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.