Early years Practitioner
Job Description
Nursery: Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £28,274 – £33,660 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: West Hampstead, London
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our brand new Preschool 1 room that is opening in January 2025! Bright Horizons West Hampstead Station Nursery. Our 164-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and set within a Victorian villa, which has been fully refurbished, back to its original glory. Unlike some London nurseries, our nursery features a fantastic outdoor garden, where our children can play sports, ride bikes on a cycling track with traffic lights and enjoy sensory experiences! Our nursery also has a full complement of specialist studios, such as arts and music, art, science and IT!
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
Up to 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 – as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What we’re looking for
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.
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We look forward to receiving your application!