Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – Haddenham Day Nursery
Location: Haddenham, Buckinghamshire Salary: £28,496–£29,619.20 per annum (dependent on qualifications/skills, experience) Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri), Permanent Employer: Bright Horizons
About Bright Horizons Haddenham Day Nursery
Bright Horizons is driven by their HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. This role offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can be yourself, feel empowered, and make a lasting impact on the next generation.
The newly opened nursery in September 2021 benefits from:
- Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating
- Exciting outdoor spaces: a large garden, external balcony with scenic views
- 5 purpose-built rooms, inclusive design and modern facilities
- Great transport links, with local amenities including a supermarket on-site
- Free parking available
What You’ll Do
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Plan, create, and deliver tailored, engaging activities to foster children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development
- Build a nurturing, safe, and play-based environment that stimulates curiosity and learning
- Work collaboratively with passas, colleagues, and parents/champions to support children’s holistic growth
- Reflect on progress, adjust practices to meet individual needs, and encourage a love of lifelong learning
- Foster close partnerships with families to support children’s development.
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What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will:
Essential Requirements:
- Full and relevant qualification as an Early Years Practitioner:
- Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or higher (e.g., EYPS, Early Years Teacher).
- Strong commitment to creating fun, inclusive, and enriching environments for children aged 0–5.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
- Familiarity with safeguarding policies and child protection procedures.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trust, rapport with children, colleagues, and families.
Nice To Haves:
- Experience in a beverage-local nursery setting.
- Exposure to observation and assessment tools like Tapestry or Development Matters.
Bright Horizons Benefits
Join a company recognised as Great Place to Work every year since 2006!
- 50% childcare discount for first child.
- Enhanced Parental Leave for all staff.
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and closure) + flexibility to purchase additional leave.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 24/7 virtual GP services, salary sacrifices, and early access to wages.
- Professional career development programmes, mentoring, and access to a careers coach.
- Free Shepherds’ Visits (engagement app).
- Discounted access to entertainment, ski club, and gym memberships.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Safeguarding
- We are an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds and working to provide reasonable adjustments.
- This role is subject tot enhanced DBS checking as a legal requirement for working with children.
All roles at Bright Horizons require an Enhanced DBS check.
Let’s Make a Difference
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want a fulfilling career with a supportive, innovative employer, apply today!
Questions?
Email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
INDCLH – We look forward to meeting you!
Note: The role is subject to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks.
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