Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

26915.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Years Qualification, Passion for Learning Environments, Understanding of EYFS, Knowledge of Safeguarding, Trust Development, Partnership Building

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinckley Salary – £26,915+ per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Hinckley LE10 1YG 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 Hinckley Day Nursery and Preschool offers a vibrant, purpose-built setting designed to provide exceptional care and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery features five spacious rooms and a beautifully refurbished adventure garden tailored to different age groups, promoting outdoor learning and exploration. Located on Wheatfield Way, the nursery is easily accessible by car and public transport, with onsite parking available. It’s conveniently situated near Nuneaton train station and within walking distance of local schools, making commuting straightforward for candidates from Hinckley, Nuneaton, and surrounding areas Our Benefits · £26,915 per annum · 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 5 days or flexible Bank Staff *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 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! INDNH We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help. At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible. Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day. These are quite literally at the HEART of our organisation’s ethos and culture as it helps us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme. Either way we want you to feel valued and invested in! Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another, across the whole company. Whether it is a “thank you” placed on our website, a chocolate pizza, team lunch or an ice cream van visit, it is our way of showing each other we care and appreciate everything we do. Each year, we have our annual 'Awards of Excellence' events; whether you are an award winner or cheering on a fellow team member, these formal award occasions are opportunities to come together and celebrate one another. By creating this account you acknowledge that Bright Horizons will collect, store and process any of your personal data provided in respect of your application and employment in accordance with our Employee Privacy Notice. https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/statutory-information/privacy-notice-employees.

Responsibilities

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan and implement engaging activities tailored to children's development. You will create a safe environment that fosters self-expression and a love of learning.