Early Years Practitioner

Nursery – Bright Horizons Finchley Central Day Nursery & Preschool, 4 Shakespeare Road, Finchley, London, N3 1XE

Salary – Starting from £31,158.40 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Finchley Central, N3 1XE

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 a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Finchley Central Day Nursery & Preschool located in the heart of Finchley. The nursery is close to local transport links with Finchley Central northern line underground station a short walk from the nursery. We are also on local bus routes from North Finchley, Colindale, Mill Hill, Hendon and the new superloop that travels as far as Stanmore.

Our Benefits

• Starting from £31,158.40 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 ​

*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. 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 [email protected] and we will be happy to help.