Early Practitioner

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons First Direct Stourton Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is situated in the grounds of the First Direct Head Office, in Leeds.

Our 200 place nursery is proudly rated as "Outstanding" by Ofsted. Each room has access to a contained outdoor playground area and the children love to explore in the local forest area.

The nursery offers great employee perks including (but not limited to) access to the on-site restaurant and coffee shop, a discounted on-site gym, free Arriva transport pass into the town centre, onsite parking and access to discounted tickets for the First Direct Arena in Leeds.

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


• 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
  
  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


Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.