Qualified Early Years Bank Staff

Bright Horizons; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in North Hertfordshire. This role offers flexible working hours and requires a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the EYFS, engage children in educational activities, and complete day-to-day nursery tasks. Benefits include a childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• You must have previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or similar.
• Understanding of the EYFS and child development is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of EYFS through engaging activities.
• Ensure essential day-to-day tasks are completed.

Skills

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Passion for making learning fun

Ability to communicate with children and adults

Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £12.95 (Level 2), £13.46 (Level 3) per hour (dependant on qualification / s and experience)

Location- Hertford, SG13

Hours - Flexible working hours

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.”

Bright Horizons Hertford opened in January 2020 located on the Foxholes Business Park with great transport links including local bus routes and is close to the Hertford East train station with on-site parking is also available. The nursery benefits from seven individual rooms, each tailored to each age group with fantastic resources. All of the rooms have been designed to be flexible and with good access to the garden area which the children enjoy regularly.The nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good'.

Our Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% 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

Working as part of our Bright Flex / Bank team, you can blend the convenience of bank / agency work, with the security and benefits of being an employee – giving you the best of both worlds!

Within this role, you will support colleagues with their delivery of the EYFS through engaging children in entertaining and educational activities, encouraging their development towards key milestones. You will also work as part of a larger team to ensure all essential day-to-day tasks are completed, such as room tidying and preparation.

What we’re looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Previous experience working with children – Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Educator, Nanny, Childminder or similar

Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Sound understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Ability to be flexible and adaptable

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 want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!