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Nursery – Early Years Practitioner (Callands, Warrington)
Salary & Terms £28,072.60 per annum (full-time equivalent / subject to qualifications & experience) Location: Callands, Warrington
About the Role
Do you believe in shaping children’s futures through empathy, creativity, and excellence? Bright Horizons Brightside—a company built on HEART (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork)—is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Ofsted-rated "Good" Callands nursery.
With a stunning private garden and age-appropriate learning resources, our nursery provides a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. If you’d love to: ✔ create lifelong learners through playful, engaging activities ✔ work in a supportive, inclusive culture with world-class benefits ✔ help families on their early years journey
This could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver tailored, milestone-driven learning for young children (0–5), focusing on socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and self-expression.
- Work closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to build trust and ensure holistic child development.
- Reflect on and adapt practices to meet every child’s unique needs.
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Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Passion for early childhood education – You thrive on creating fun, inclusive, hands-on learning for children.
- Strong EYFS knowledge – By heart, not by rote! We value imaginative, child-centred approaches.
- Excellent safeguarding requirements – You can demonstrate a sharp understanding of child protection policies and act decisively when needed.
- Empathy and collaboration – You build strong partnerships with parents, peers, and management.
Bright Horizons Difference:
- Every role is subject to enhanced DBS checks (mandatory for this sector). This helps us protect children and gives us peace of mind (and to you—that you’re joining an organisation that prioritises safety).
- We are an inclusive employer. You belong here—regardless of age, background, or experience. If you need adjustments to access the process, just ask.
Benefits
We invest in your well-being and career, inside and out.
- Flexible pay benefits: £28,072.60 per annum (full-time equivalent)
- Early years discount: 50% childcare support for your first child (subject to T&Cs)
- Family-friendly policies:
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days leave + bank holidays + extra optional purchases
- Health & welfare: 24/7 virtual GP access, financial guidance tools, and personal leave bidding.
- Personal growth: Career coaching, professional development training, and ClearSlide profile for continuous upskilling.
- Part-time shift options available – we understand the demands of childcare!
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Why Join Us?
- A trusted employer voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006.
- Equal opportunity, progressive safety standards, and genuine impact for children.
- People like you thrive here. Since 2021, we’ve had 97% employee retention.
*"I created a sensory storytime for autistic children. A mum went viral for her five-year-old’s reaction—our job is phenomenal." – Real applicant.
Apply today! We can’t wait to read more about you. For help with your application, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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