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.
- Full and relevant Level 2 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.
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 City Child Nursery, situated in Barbican, London. Our City Child Nursery features four thoughtfully designed rooms filled with natural light and age-appropriate resources, including a separate sleep room for babies and a preschool room led by a qualified teacher. Staff enjoy working in a purpose-built setting with a spacious outdoor garden-a rare gem in central London-where children engage in activities like Gardening Club, Boogie Mites music sessions, and creative play. The nursery is just a short walk from Barbican, Moorgate, Bank, and Liverpool Street stations, making commuting easy and convenient.
Our Benefits
- From £31,152 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
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Early Years Practitioner in City of London 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.
