Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Early Years Practitioner
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Rugby Day Nursery
Salary: £28,080 - £29,203.20 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Hours: 40 hours per week | Mon-Fri | Permanent Location: Rugby, CV21 4BW
About Bright Horizons 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 to make a difference to the next generation?
We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Rugby Day Nursery!
This 63-place nursery, located next to Rugby Train Station, cares for children from 3 months to 5 years old. Our rooms are age-based and filled with:
- Cosy reading corners
- Imagination stations
- Role-play areas
- Fantastic resources
- A beautiful outdoor space accessible throughout the day!
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Benefits
- Childcare discount of 50% for the first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Additional paid leave available*
- Pension scheme
- Financial & wellbeing benefits, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Access to a professional development programme and careers coaching
- Subject to terms and conditions
The Role – Early Years Practitioner As our Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Plan, create, implement, and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child’s unique needs
- Encourage developmental milestones through fun, inclusive learning experiences
- Foster a safe environment allowing free expression, active engagement, and a lifelong love for learning
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Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- A passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Strong knowledge and commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers
Commitment to Safeguarding Bright Horizons is dedicated to the safety and welfare of children and young people. This role requires:
- Safer recruitment practices
- Pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check before confirmation)
- An inclusive employer welcoming all backgrounds and ages
*Note: All roles in this sector are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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