Bright Horizons
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – Callands Nursery | Bright Horizons
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping young minds in a supportive, creative environment? Join Bright Horizons at our Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery in Callands, Warrington, where we foster a culture founded on honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. This is the opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to keeping children safe, delivering world-class early years care, and empowering staff to thrive.
As an Early Years Practitioner, you’ll:
- Plan and lead tailored, engaging activities to nurture children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development towards key milestones.
- Create a safe, inclusive learning environment where children feel encouraged to explore, express themselves, and build a love for lifelong learning.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues and parents/carers to ensure every child’s unique needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement adaptable curricula aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Support children’s personal, social, and emotional growth through interactive play and structured activities.
- Maintain robust safeguarding practices, including mealtime supervision, risk assessments, and behaviour management.
- Work within a team-based approach, leveraging industry best practices while reflecting the nursery’s HEART values.
- Continually evaluate and adaptactivities based on feedback from children, parents, and colleagues.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A valid, full-and-relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning, and Development).
- Demonstrated passion for early years education and a commitment to fostering play-based, inclusive learning.
- Strong understanding of EYFS framework, child development, and nuanced gender/socio-emotional diversity.
- Excellent safeguarding awareness and experience implementing preventative strategies to protect children and young people.
- Skilled in building trust with families, aligning with parental communication and collaborative practice.
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, multi- giorni setting; physical stamina and emotional resilience are essential.
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Why Work With Us?
Bright Horizons isn’t just a nursery provider—it’s a mektedir leading early years company dedicated to the growth of every child and the fulfilment of staff. Some highlights include:
Competitive Benefits
- £28,072.60 per annum (pro-rated for part-time; adjusted for qualifications/experience).
- concessional childcare: 50% discount on childcare fees for the first child*.
- Enhanced parental leave (20 days maternity/paternity leave above statutory minimums).
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + full payment during four observed Christmas days.
- Flexible leave options available (purchasing extra leave on request*).
- Comprehensive railcard benefits through discount schemes paid for by employer.
- Gold-class pension, financial counselling, and mental well-being support (including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and salary advance).
Tools & Mentorship
- Access to a world-class professional development programme including career coaching and executive training courses.
- Alignment with the late years career stages model (academic study: kindergarten, primary, pastoral).
- Opportunities to accredit experience through qualified status and managerial progressions.
- Recognitions leading to our early years awards and national awards events.
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Culture & Values
- A designer pacesetters culture, voted Great Place To Work every year since 2006.
- Our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork) bridge the divide between EYFS and workplace expectations, with team rituals and admitted feelings exercises to grow leadership in a low-pressure, high-support environment.
- Shared gratitude practice in everything from formal awards ceremonies to ice cream van appreciation days.
- Learning and leading HEART develops real-world leadership at every career stage.
Enhanced Recruitment & Safeguarding
Bright Horizons adheres to the latest safeguarding practices:
- All new hires are subject to Enhanced DBS checks.
- Safeguarding Induction takes place in the first month, outlining pre-emptive, child-focused harm-reduction processes (
https://preventionmentalhealth.co.uk).
Apply Today
If you aspire to be part of a groundbreaking organisation that values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re qualified and eager or see the potential in your experience, we welcome eligible candidates:
- Explore our detailed employee privacy notice.
- Advise: Please note this role is subject to observational interviews or 7-day acceptances to ensure our stronger safety classifications can be adhered to.
- For queries or assistance with applications, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
※*TB upon pre-employment and working patterns negotiation.
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