Part-time Early Years Professional

4 weeks ago

Harpenden, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time
Part-time Early Years Practitioner Opportunity

Nursery: Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £25,263.34 per annum (full-time equivalent, dependent on qualification and experience)

Location: Harpenden, AL5

We are seeking a part-time Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery and Preschool in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Our nursery is Ofsted-rated 'Good' and is situated in a beautiful converted Victorian house with seven spacious rooms spread over three floors. The nursery also benefits from a large outdoor play area.

The nursery operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. We can be flexible to consider three or four days a week, Monday to Thursday. A typical shift pattern would be 8:00am-4:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, or similar.

What We Offer:

  • Above-industry-standard salary with annual reviews
  • Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child (T&Cs apply)
  • Up to 33 days' holiday per year with the option to purchase additional days
  • Smart Health access, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and a range of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
  • Access to our development program, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Access to our Future Leaders program, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
  • Employee Appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
  • We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive. We've been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2017 and have achieved Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know that Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis since 2005? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child's development towards key milestones
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents and carers
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health, and safety, and safeguarding
  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment

Requirements:

  • Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
  • Previous experience working with children (ideally in a nursery setting)
  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents
  • Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

We look forward to receiving your application.

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