Bright Horizons
Early Years Practitioner
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Early Years Practitioner – Bright Horizons Clairmont Nursery
Salary: £26,915 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 6EG
About the Role
Would you like to work at an organisation that embraces its HEART values—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? A place where you can be yourself, contribute to the future generation, and feel truly supported in your professional growth?
Bright Horizons Clairmont Day Nursery and Preschool in Wilmslow, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, offers an outstanding environment for early years professionals. Nestled conveniently near Wilmslow and Alderley Edge train stations, it features six well-equipped rooms tailored to children aged 3 months to 5 years. Carbon neutral car parking is available, and excellent transport links make this an accessible workplace, catering to commuters across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
At Bright Horizons Clairmont, we prioritise fostering a space where every child can thrive, learn, and grow through engaging, child-led experiences.
Key Benefits
- Salary: £26,915 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for your first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- Annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays and two additional days for the birth or adoption of a child*
- Optional additional leave available for purchase
- Pension scheme
- Financial and Wellbeing Benefits: Including 24/7 virtual GP access, early wage access, and more
- Professional Development Programme: Support and resources to advance your career, with access to a careers coach
- Flexible working options: 40-hourweek (5 days) or Bank Staff shifts
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Responsibilities
As an Early Years Practitioner at Bright Horizons Clairmont, you will:
- Plan, create, and implement engaging, interactive activities tailored to each child’s individual needs.
- Nurture a safe, welcoming environment encouraging children to express themselves, learn, and grow toward key developmental milestones.
- Celebrate and encourage curiosity and creativity, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
- Work towards the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements, ensuring playful yet structured educational experiences.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Person Specification
- Passionate about creating fun, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Exceptional understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to develop trustful partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers
Our Commitment to You & Diversity
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Bright Horizons is dedicated to safeguarding and protecting children and will conduct safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity and cargo to create a supportive, welcoming community where every colleague feels valued. Reasonable adjustments for applicants are reviewed through our recruitment process.
Workplace Culture & Values
At Bright Horizons, our HEART values drive everything we do:
- Honesty
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Respect
- Teamwork
Being valued & supported at Bright Horizons:
- Employee Appreciation Month – An opportunity to celebrate each other.
- Awards of Excellence – Formal recognition across every level of the company.
- Investment in your career growth – From structured inductions to ongoing mentorship.
We believe in celebrating talent and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and achieve noteworthy success.
Next Steps
Join a company recognised as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, where work-life balance, personal growth and impact drive our commitment to excellence. Apply today and be part of a vibrant, inclusive mission to make a real difference.
Application enquiries: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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