Early Years Practitioner
Nursery: Bright Horizons Chiswick Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £29,972.80K (Level 2) or £31,158.40K (Level 3) per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Chiswick, London
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 are looking for a full time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chiswick Nursery, situated less than a 15-minute walk from Chiswick train station.
Our 87-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’, situated in a purpose-built setting. The nursery features outdoor gardens within the sports ground and access to acres of green fields for sports and outdoor activities! Featuring floor to ceiling curved glass windows that look onto the playing fields, the nursery is a light and spacious, and has additional dedicated art and music, dance and science studios for our children to explore.
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
*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 want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
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We look forward to receiving your application!
Salary range
- GPB 29,972.80 per year