At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and implement engaging activities for children, fostering their development and love for learning.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shift options and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating engaging learning spaces.
The predicted salary is between 29203 - 34340 £ per year.
Salary – £29,203 - £34,340 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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 are looking for a full time, qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Nursery, situated in Tunbridge Wells. This nursery offers care for children aged 3 months to 3 years old and is a beautiful small 40 place nursery. We have three rooms equipped for each age group and an outside garden where children have the opportunity to develop their physical development. The nursery is set over two levels with natural light in each of the rooms. There is plenty of street parking nearby for our team members who drive to work.
Our Benefits
- 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, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
Nursery Practitioner in Somerset employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Southborough Springfield Road Day Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. Located in the vibrant Tunbridge Wells, we offer competitive salaries, generous benefits including childcare discounts and enhanced parental leave, as well as extensive professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
