09 Oct
Bright Horizons
Wakefield
Job description
Nursery : Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary : Starting from £24,270 - £25,200 (dependant on qualification / s and experience)
Location : Tingley, WF3 1TW
We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Tingley nursery on a part time basis. We are close to Leeds, Wakefield and Morley.
We are also located just off the M62!
Our 78 place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated Outstanding’ and consists of five spacious and well-resourced nursery rooms.
The nursery also has a large garden area that allows for activities such as planting, growing and digging as well as a climbing frame!
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 (T&C; Apply)
- 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
- Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
- Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
- Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader position
- Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working
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 also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations?
Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What you’ll be doing
- Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
- Develop and maintain strong parent / carer partnerships
- Promote and ensure child welfare, protection,
health and safety and safeguarding
- Work 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 (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, 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 communication techniques with both 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!
▶️ Early Years Practitioner - Part Time
🖊️ Bright Horizons
📍 Wakefield