Early Years Practitioner in City of Westminster

Nursery: Bright Horizons St Johns Wood Day Nursery and Preschool, NW8 0NH

Salary: Starting from £29,972.80 per annum for level 2 qualified, and starting from £31,158.40 per annum for Level 3 qualified candidates (dependent upon qualification(s)/experience.)

Hours: Full or Part hours available

Location: St Johns Wood, NW8 0NH

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 St Johns Wood Nursery working within the baby room. Our nursery is situated in a leafy, residential area in St John's Wood, providing a pleasant working environment. The nursery is also conveniently located being just a short walk from St John's Wood and Swiss Cottage undergrounds! We are also a 5 minute walk from South Hampstead overground!

Our Benefits

• Starting from £29,972.80 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 *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

Safeguarding and DBS

• 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.

Culture and Values

• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
• We’re committed to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education.
• 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.
• We celebrate and appreciate our people. We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular "employee appreciation month".

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