Job Description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Long Road Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Part Time / Permanent / Wed-Fri / 24 hours

Salary: \xc2\xa323,587 - \xc2\xa331,782 pro rata based on qualifications and experience

For this position, we are offering a pro-rata\'d \xc2\xa31,500* Welcome Bonus! (T&C\xe2\x80\x99s apply)

Our Bright Horizons Long Road is Ofsted rated \xe2\x80\x98Good\xe2\x80\x99, and is situated on the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital with great transport links. The nursery has five beautiful spacious rooms and attached to four of them, is access to our great outdoor space with gardens and play areas that the children enjoy on a regular basis!

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, 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\xe2\x80\x99re looking for

Full and Relevant Level 2 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

Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

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.

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.

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