Senior Early Years Practitioner

Nursery: Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: GBP25,563 + (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Kenilworth
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Senior Practitioner/ Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Kenilworth Nursery situated in the beautiful castle town of Kenilworth. The nursery is commutable from surrounding towns and villages as well as Coventry, Warwick and the West Midlands.
The nursery offers a newly refurbished setting, extensive outdoor areas and a designated baby unit.
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 (subject to availability - term and conditions 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 Third in Charge 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
Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
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 within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
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
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
_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 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. _
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP25,563.00-GBP26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Financial planning services
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Flexitime
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Private nursery school
Ability to Relocate:
Kenilworth: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person