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Nursery: Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £26,334 - £31,350 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
We are looking for a full-time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Tonbridge Day Nursery and Preschool. This nursery offers a newly renovated building and garden, a separate baby garden and sleep room, a revamped toddler room with community play resources, and a long-serving staffing team.
What we can offer you:
* Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
* Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child
* Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
* Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
* Development programmes tailored to your career stage, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
* Employee Appreciation events throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
* Flexible working arrangements
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 been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and have achieved recognitions for Wellbeing and for Women.
Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, established in 2005, supports children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Each colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day annually.
What you’ll be doing
* Planning, creating, implementing, and reflecting on engaging activities tailored to your key children to encourage their development towards milestones.
* Developing and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and carers.
* Promoting child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding.
* Working 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 (e.g., Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, Early Years Educator).
* Passion for making learning fun and engaging.
* Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents.
* Effective communication skills with children and adults.
* Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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