Early Years Practitioner Part Time

<p><b>Nursery – </b>Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool</p><p><b>Salary</b> – From £14.41 per hour (dependant on qualification/s and experience)</p><p><b>Location</b> – Lewisham, London</p><p></p><p>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.”</p><p></p><p>We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our <span>Lewisham Nursery, situated in Lewisham, London. <b>This is a lunch cover position working Monday-Friday all year round.</b></span></p><p></p><p><span>Our Bright Horizons Lewisham Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is easy accessible on the National Rail and Docklands Light Railway and is a 10 minute walk away from Lewisham Train Station.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Our Benefits</b></p><ul><li>From £14.41 per hour</li><li>Childcare discount of 50% for first child</li><li>Enhanced parental leave</li><li>20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*</li><li>Pension</li><li>Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more</li><li>Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach</li><li><span>Shift options: 20 hours over 5 days</span></li></ul><p>*Subject to T&Cs</p><p></p><p><b>The Role</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>What we’re looking for</b></p><ul><li>Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification</li><li>Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments</li><li>Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection</li><li>Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers</li></ul><p></p><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><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!</p><p></p><p>INDLEH</p><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><br /><p>We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.</p><br /><p>Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!</p><br /><p>We look forward to receiving your application!<br /></p>

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