<div><h3>Nursery – Bright Horizons Barford Day Nursery</h3><p>Salary – £28,080 – £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)</p><p>Hours – 40 Hours Per Week | Mon‑Fri | Permanent</p><p>Location – Barford, Warwickshire</p><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to the development of individual children, encouraging them toward key milestones. You will create a safe environment that supports children’s freedom to express themselves and foster a lifelong love of learning.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities for children.</li><li>Maintain a safe and nurturing environment that promotes exploration and learning.</li><li>Support children’s emotional, social, and physical development.</li><li>Communicate regularly with parents/carers to foster strong partnerships.</li><li>Adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and standards.</li><li>Ensure rigorous safeguarding and child protection practices are followed.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications and Experience</h3><ul><li>Full and relevant Level 2, Level 3, or above Early Years qualification.</li><li>Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of the EYFS and its implementation.</li><li>Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.</li><li>Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Childcare discount of 50% for the first child.</li><li>Enhanced parental leave – 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.</li><li>Additional leave option (subject to T&C).</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits: 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more.</li><li>Professional development programme access for every career stage, including a careers coach.</li></ul><h3>Safeguarding and Recruitment</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Equal Opportunities</h3><p>Bright Horizons is an inclusive employer and welcomes people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants.</p></div>