Nursery: Bright Horizons Colchester Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: From £25,200 FTE
Contract: 20 hours | Lunch Cover | Part Time | Permanent
Location: Colchester
We are looking for a part time (lunch cover), Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Colchester Nursery.
Bright Horizons Colchester caters for up to 108 children, in a beautiful purpose-built setting which features spacious rooms and garden areas, perfect for plenty of outdoor teaching and learning! It has great public transport links, as well as some onsite parking.
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 (T&Cs apply)
* Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), 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
What you’ll be doing
* Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
* Develop and maintain strong parent/carer partnerships.
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding.
* Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment.
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.
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.
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