Nursery: Bright Horizons Moortown Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £22,048 - £29,702 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Moortown, Leeds, LS6 4QW
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Moortown situated in Leeds within the David Lloyd Club and has great transport links with local bus routes nearby and free onsite parking. The Nursery is O fsted rated ‘Good’ and offers free gym and pool memberships for any Bright Horizons staff member.
For this role, we are offering a £500 Welcome Bonus* (T&C's apply)
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
Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days out
Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and more
Refer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entry
Access to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
Employee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis – something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.
What you’ll be doing
Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning
Develop and maintain strong parent/ carer partnerships
Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis
What we’re looking for
Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant 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 techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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.