Bright Horizons UK

Nursery Practitioner

In short

This role plans and delivers learning activities for young children in a day nursery, tailored to each key child's development towards EYFS milestones. The employer is Bright Horizons, operating a nursery in Fair Oak, Hampshire, with flexible shift patterns of 16 to 40 hours per week. It requires a full Level 2 or above Early Years qualification, strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding, and the ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Pre School
Salary Level 3 – £28,072 to £33,020 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Salary Level 2 – £27,009 to £27,823 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Fair Oak, Hampshire
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 Fair Oak nursery.
Our Benefits
•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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 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 2 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.

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