Bright Horizons
Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery – Bright Horizons East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool
Company Overview
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork?
Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help make a difference to the next generation? Bright Horizons believes in "I did that" — where every contribution matters.
We're seeking an Early Years Practitioner (Toddler Room), based in our East Barnet Day Nursery and Preschool (close to Arnos Grove and Southgate stations).
The Setting
This vibrant 86-place nursery includes:
- Four bright, age-specific learning rooms
- Large outdoor environment with:
- Racing tracks
- Vegetable garden
- Climbing equipment
- Play trays
Benefits
✅ Childcare discount of 50% for first child* ✅ Enhanced parental leave ✅ 20 days annual leave (+ bank holidays + paid school closures) ✅ Additional leave purchase option ✅ Pension scheme ✅ Financial and wellbeing support (e.g., 24/7 virtual GP access, early wage access) ✅ Professional development programme – from induction to careers coaching*
*Subject to T&Cs
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The Role: Early Years Practitioner (Toddler Room)
Core Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess engaging, developmentally appropriate activities aligned with individual children’s readiness for early milestones.
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and expressive environment that:
- Invites creative expression
- Stimulates cognitive growth
- Cultivates a lifelong love of learning
- Build warm, trusting relationships with:
- Colleagues
- Parents and carers
- Champion child-centred learning while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Guidelines.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
✔ Full and relevant Early Years qualification (Level 2 or 3 or equivalent) ✔ Track record or passion for inclusive, engaging early childhood education
Commitment & Skills:
🔹 Deep understanding of the EYFS framework 🔹 Safeguarding expertise (Child Protection, aware of Bright Horizons’ DogWOOF safeguarding model) 🔹 Ability to collaborate – flexible and relationship-focused 🔹 Commitment to continuous professional development
Safeguarding & Inclusion
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Safer recruitment processes
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We welcome applications from under-represented applicant groups and will consider reasonable adjustments for interview.
Join a Community of Difference
Bright Horizons has been named a Great Place to Work for every year since 2006. Our HEART values drive:
- Supportive work culture
- Celebrations of collective growth (employee appreciation month, awards ceremonies)
- Professional ongoing learning (induction training, leadership coaching)
"Success is so much bigger than one person: it’s the combined talent of our entire team until we all achieve ‘it’." — Bright Horizons ethos.
Next Steps
📪 Apply today! Share your vision for fostering a future-ready toddler space.
For support with questions: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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