Bright Horizons
Early Years Practitioner - Part Time - 16, 24 or 32 Hours
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Bright Horizons New Eltham Day Nursery and Preschool Early Years Practitioner
Role Overview Are you passionate about driving a culture built on HEART (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork) while shaping the next generation? Bright Horizons is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join its New Eltham Nursery, located conveniently near New Eltham station and bus links.
Key Details
- Salary: From £14.41 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.
- Hours & Flexibility: Ideal for part-time roles—whether 20 hours over 5 days or 24/30 hours over 3 days.
- Location: Eltham, London.
What the Nursery Offers
A nurturing environment centered on developmental milestones and play-based learning, including: ✅ Outstanding outdoor space ✅ Forest School programs ✅ Generous staff lounge and kitchen
Benefits
Bright Horizons prioritizes employee wellbeing and growth with:
- 50% childcare discount for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave and responsive support
- 20 days+ annual leave, plus bank holidays and a paid Christmas break
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Early wage access and salary sacrifices (with flexibility for additional leave*)
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Personalized professional development—coaching and training programs available
- Shift options tailored to your schedule
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking dynamic individuals with the following strengths:
- Full and relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification
- Passion for fostering fun, inclusive learning environments
- **Deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Vigilance in safeguarding, child protection, and promoting welfare*
- Strong team orientation—able to build trust with colleagues and parents/guardians
Bright Horizons’ commitment to child welfare means all roles undergo:
- *Safer recruitment practices
- Enhanced DBS checks, completed prior to employment.
We are an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
Your Impact
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll:
- Design meaningful, engaging activities to nurture every child’s development
- Create safe, stimulating environments that encourage creativity and exploration
- Demonstrate a long-term commitment to learning—transforming childhoods into lifelong enthusiasm for discovery.
Why Join Bright Horizons?
Since 2006, we’ve been consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work (for 13 years!). Our culture thrives on transparency and appreciation, with recurring initiatives like:
- Employee Appreciation Month (celebrating colleagues through shared gratitude and gestures like chocolates, team lunches, or ice cream vans)
- Units of Excellence Awards, honoring individual growth
- Mentorship and coaching—recognizing potential early and fostering a culture of ambition
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Within our Learning & Leading with HEART framework, all staff can: ✦ Attend our World-Class Welcome induction ✦ Access a wealth of continuing education ✦ Engage in coaching tailored to their career trajectory
Application Process
Interested? We’d love to hear from you! In applying, you’ll affirm alignment with our Employee Privacy Notice (which governs how data is handled during employment).
Inclusion Guarantee: All roles require fulfilling Enhanced Disclosure Barriers Service (DBS) processes—standard in childcare.
For application support, contact europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com.
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