At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a Great Place to Work for 20 years!
- Benefits: Starting salary of £31,000, 50% childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for inclusive learning.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 31000 £ per year.
Nursery – Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, 82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG
Salary – Starting £31,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday (all year round)
Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG
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 Buckhurst Hill Day nursery. The nursery is on Palmerston Road with local access to shops and restaurants, along with being close to bus stops for the 549 and 304 buses. Offering alongside this is an onsite buggy park.
Our Benefits:
- Starting from £31,000 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 4 or 5 days*
*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.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
Nursery Practitioner in Chigwell employer: Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a supportive work environment. With competitive benefits such as a £1,000 welcome bonus, generous annual leave, and comprehensive professional development opportunities, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join us in a vibrant location where your leadership can shine and contribute to a culture of excellence in early years education.
