Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Practitioner – Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool
Location
Bright Horizons Gaynes Park 105 Gaynes Park Road, Upminster, London, RM14 2HX
Salary & Hours
- £29,868.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
- Full-Time (40 hours, Monday to Friday)
About Bright Horizons
Are you seeking a workplace where your HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—drive the culture? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and play an active role in nurturing the next generation?
Our Upminster nursery, conveniently located near Onsite car park & buggy park, Upminster station, and the Upminster Bridge tube, is looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our team. We believe in fostering an environment where success is celebrated with pride: “I did that.”
Key Benefits (Subject to T&Cs)
- Competitive salary starting at £29,868.80 per annum
- Up to 50% childcare discount for your first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays & Christmas closure (with option to purchase additional leave)*
- Pension scheme support
- Comprehensive wellness benefits (e.g., 24/7 virtual GP access, early wage access)
- Career development opportunities—access to professional training, a careers coach, and personal growth events
- Flexible shift options (e.g., 40 hours over 4 or 5 days)
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The Role
As your duties ensure children thrive in an environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. You’ll:
- Plan and deliver engaging, tailored activities that nurture children’s development towards key milestones.
- Create a safe, stimulating space where children can explore their potential and express themselves freely.
- Cultivate strong relationships with children, colleagues, and parents/carers to support holistic growth.
Person Specification
Love of working with young children and inspiring ready-to-learn ” little global citizens.
- Fully qualified (or intending to be) in Level 3 Extended Diploma in Early Years, Degree QCF Level 3 Early Years or Paediatric Nurse/Teach QTS/QTLS or equivalent
- Belief in the importance of play as the primary learning tool for children
- Knowledge of EYFS Framework, child development, and early years safeguarding practices
- Ability to lead diverse group settings with fairness and consistency
- Strong working relationships within a joint nursery/pre-school team
- Safeguarding and child protection awareness central to everything you do
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Safeguarding
Bright Horizons puts children’s safety first. All appointments require:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Full application of our Strategies Safeguarding Policy & Whole Response for Safeguarding Children & Young People
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available if needed (due to DBS Checks).
Apply today! Join a company that’s been ranked as a Great Place to Work annually since 2006.
Action Required
Interested candidates should submit an application promptly to Europe Recruitment. For assistance, email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com.
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