Job Description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Richmond Queens Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: \xc2\xa330,576- \xc2\xa336,753 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Richmond, London

We are looking for a full time, QTS, EYTS or EYPS qualified Teacher to join our Bright Horizons Richmond Queens Road Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in the grounds of Marshgate School in Richmond, and close to North Sheen and Richmond train stations.

Our lovely 66-place setting features 4 spacious and well-resourced rooms including a sensory area for the baby room, and role play areas for the older children. it also benefits from a lovely garden area with play equipment.

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\xe2\x80\x99s
• 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\xe2\x80\x99ve 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 \xe2\x80\x93 something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing

• Plan and develop rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, that helps all children to develop, and meets their individual needs
• Make accurate and effective assessments, which reflect the needs, interests, and stages of each child, through supporting the delivery of the key person approach
• Ensure the environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for

• Hold either Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or Early Years Practitioner Status (EYPS) - essential
• Previous experience working within the Early Years sector
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• 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. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply \xe2\x80\x93 as you may be just what we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

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.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions