Nursery: Bright HorizonsSouthborough Springfield RoadDay Nursery and Preschool
Salary Level 2 – £26,936 - £27,788 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Salary Level 3 – £27,996 - £32,988 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. We are close to Tunbridge Wells town centre and have good bus links to and from the nursery. 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 a outside garden where children have the opportunity 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
1. Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
2. Enhanced parental leave
3. 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
4. Pension
5. Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
6. Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
7. Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
*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
8. Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
9. Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
10. Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
11. Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
12. Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
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!
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We look forward to receiving your application!