Bright Horizons UK

Early Years Teacher

In short

An Early Years Teacher role at a Bright Horizons day nursery in Winchester, planning and delivering learning opportunities and care for children and assessing their individual needs. The nursery is a care and education setting with a supportive, longstanding team. Requires QTS, EYTS, EYPS, or a Level 6 Early Years Qualification, along with strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices.

Nursery – Bright Horizons Winchester Day Nursery
Salary – £31,366.40 - £35,859.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Bonus - Welcome bonus of £1000 Subject to T&Cs
Location – Winchester
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 Teacher to join our Winchester Day Nursery, situated in Winchester close to city centre, train station, bus station and M3 and M27. This nursery offers outstanding care, education nursery which is invested in professional development with a committed, supportive and longstanding team.
Our Benefits
•£31,366.40 - £35,859.20
•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
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Teacher, you will plan and deliver rich learning opportunities and exceptional care that helps all the children to develop and meet their individual needs. You will make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, and ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are consistently stimulating and inspiring for the children.
What we're looking for
•Hold either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years Qualification
•Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
•Sound 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
•Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both colleagues and parents
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.

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