Nursery Practitioner - Afternoons

Bright Horizons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting £14.24 per hour

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank hols &

Pension

24/7 virtual GP & early wage access

Career development & coaching

Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5

Job summary

Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool in Barnet, North London, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner for afternoons 2pm–6pm, Monday–Friday. The role offers 4 hours per day in a Bayside setting with onsite parking.

You will plan, deliver and review engaging activities to support children's development toward EYFS milestones, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where curiosity thrives.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding knowledge and child protection understanding.
• Strong communication with colleagues and parents/careers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team to deliver EYFS activities.
• Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating environment that supports children's development toward EYFS milestones.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool, Dancers Hill Road, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4RP

Salary – Starting £14.24 per hour (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Part time, afternoons from 2pm - 6pm, Monday - Friday.

Location – Barnet, North London, EN5 4RP

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 Norfolk Lodge Montessori nursery.Situated with an onsite car park and is not directly accessible via public transport. We are ideally looking for candidates to work from 2pm - 6pm, Monday - Friday.

Our Benefits

• Starting £14.24 per hour
• 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.

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.