Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – Level 2/3 | Bright Horizons St Johns Wood Nursery & Preschool
• Location: Bright Horizons, St Johns Wood, NW8 0NH (near St Johns Wood, Swiss Cottage, and South Hampstead tube stations) • Salary: Starting at £29,972.80 p.a. (Level 2) or £31,158.40 p.a. (Level 3+) • Hours: Full-time or part-time
About the Role
Bright Horizons is built on HEART—values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. At our St Johns Wood nursery, we’re seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join the baby room, working in a warm, supportive, and highly inclusive environment. Whether you’re helping little ones reach developmental milestones, fostering curiosity, or nurturing their confidence—you’ll play a vital role shaping the next generation.
Our leafy residential setting combines easy commute access (5-min walk to South Hampstead Overground; 10-min walk to St Johns Wood/Swiss Cottage tube) with professionally supported career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and adapt developmentally appropriate activities tailored to each child’s needs, supporting their milestones across physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
- Create a safe, loving environment where children feel carefree to explore, express themselves, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to build trusting partnerships, sharing progress and nurturing each child’s unique development.
- Follow and uphold Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with consistency and creativity.
- Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies rigorously.
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Requirements
✔ Qualification(s):
- Fully qualified Early Years Practitioner at Level 2 (minimum requirement)
- Level 3 qualification and above recognised for the £31,158.40 p.a. salary band.
✔ Essential:
- Passion for early childhood education and creating inclusive, stimulating environments.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and its application in a nurturing setting.
- Excellent safeguarding compliance understanding (DBS check and background verification required).
- Empathy and emotional intelligence to build strong rapport with children, colleagues, and families.
✔ Attitude:
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team-driven framework, combining independence with teamwork.
Benefits
Adding to the make a difference drive, Bright Horizons offers generative support:
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🌿 Competitive starting salary (see above — dependent on qualifications). 👶 50% childcare discount available for your first child. 📚 Early Years professional development (courses, career coaching at every stage). 🔄 20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays + paid Christmas closure to recharge. 💼 Enhanced parental leave (including non-paid termination). 💙 Includes a pension, financial wellbeing support, and virtual 24/7 GP access. 🎁 Additional paid leave options subject to Terms & Conditions.
About Bright Horizons
🏆 Ranked as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006—because our team-building culture, supportive mentorship, and focus on impact make us stand apart.
We celebrate diverse backgrounds, welcome reasonable adjustments, and believe safeguarding is everyone’s priority. All roles require an Enhanced DBS.
Next Steps
Apply today by visiting our careers page or emailing your resume/cover letter to: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
Ready to help little learners grow? See more info or apply: [Bright Horizons Careers] (link omitted)
If you encounter any issues during the application process, contact us directly—we’re happy to help.
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