Early Years Practitioner in Hinckley

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hinckley Salary – from £28,072.90+ 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.

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

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. Due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

We believe our hearts structure and values guide our daily work, helping us to provide a working environment that supports professionalism, growth and diversity. We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development, supporting each colleague on the journey from induction to leadership.

We celebrate the achievements of our people. We gather to share gratitude and appreciation in informal and formal ways, such as employee appreciation month, chocolate pizza, team lunch or ice cream van visits. We also hold annual ‘Awards of Excellence’ events to celebrate each other’s successes.

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