Early Years Practitioner in Wilmslow

Nursery – Bright Horizons Clairmont

Salary – from £28,072+ (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 6EG

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 Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool in Wilmslow offers an exceptional working environment for early years professionals. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the nursery provides care for children aged 3 months to 5 years in six well-equipped rooms, each tailored to specific age groups. The Clairmont setting is conveniently located near Wilmslow and Alderley Edge train stations, with an onsite car park for easy drop-offs and commuting. Whether you're traveling by train or car, the nursery’s location on Gravel Lane offers excellent commuter links for candidates from across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Our Benefits

• £28,072 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

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.