Early Years Teacher - Preschool Room (10% Performance Bonus!)
Bright Little Stars - Mill Hill NW7 | Full Time, 40 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 50 weeks a year (not term time) | £39,788.32 per annum, including up to 10% yearly performance bonus
Ready to lead teaching and learning in our Preschool Room? We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Teacher to join our Mill Hill Nursery, teaching and leading in our Preschool Room, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice.
The role at a glance
- Role: Early Years Teacher (Preschool Room)
- Salary: £39,788.32 per annum, including up to 10% yearly performance bonus
- Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00
- Pattern: 50 weeks a year (not term time)
- Location: Bright Little Stars, Mill Hill NW7
What you'll do
- Plan and deliver high-quality, EYFS-aligned teaching and learning in the Preschool Room.
- Support synthetic phonics and early reading, helping children build the foundations for school readiness.
- Track children’s developmental progress and plan activities that drive outstanding outcomes.
- Work alongside the Room Leader and wider team to deliver consistent, high-quality practice.
- Build strong relationships with parents through regular updates and home learning support.
- Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice across the room at all times.
What we're looking for
- QTS or EYITT qualification (or a willingness to study towards this, having already completed an Early Years honours degree).
- Experience and confidence leading a team.
- A good understanding of synthetic phonics and early reading.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team: patient, empathetic, caring and friendly.
What we offer
- A competitive salary, reviewed annually.
- Generous annual leave - 29 days plus 3 days Christmas closure days and 2 full weeks off in August.
- All hands on deck - floating and bank staff to cover your room during busy periods and in emergencies.
- Performance-related bonus of up to 10% of your salary per annum, paid every 6 months.
- Childcare discounts of up to 40%, plus a company salary sacrifice scheme.
- Option to carry over 5 annual leave days.
- Free wholesome hot lunches provided by our Nursery Chef.
- BLS Staff Development Programme with paid study days.
- Free uniform and DBS.
- Refer a friend bonus of £500 (unlimited!).
- Additional annual leave day for your birthday.
- Welcome gift bag.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee of the Month prizes.
- 5 and 10 year service reward scheme, including income protection and a paid week off.
- Annual service celebrations.
Bright Little Stars Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Nursery Teacher employer: Bright Little Stars
Bright Little Stars is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment in Mill Hill, London, where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, generous annual leave, and dedicated career development support, we empower our Nursery Room Leaders to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values excellence in early years education and fosters meaningful relationships with families.
