Part-Time Early Years Practitioner — Lunch Cover (EYFS)

Bright Horizons; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Shift options

Job summary

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring a part-time Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover, 20 hours per week in Canterbury. You will join a friendly, long-serving team in refurbished rooms with flexible patterns.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, safeguarding understanding, and the ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues and parents to support children's development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child to support development.
• Provide a safe environment where children can explore and learn, expressing themselves.
• Foster a lifelong love of learning through structured and flexible play.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Part-time availability

Parent partnerships

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Canterbury Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring a part-time Early Years Practitioner for lunch cover, 20 hours per week in Canterbury. You will join a friendly, long-serving team in refurbished rooms with flexible patterns.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, solid EYFS knowledge, safeguarding understanding, and the ability to build strong partnerships with colleagues and parents to support children's development.