Bright Horizons
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Fair Oak Day Nursery and Pre-School
Salary
- Salary Level 3: £28,072 to £33,020 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Salary Level 2: £27,009 to £27,823 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location
Fair Oak, Hampshire
About the Role
Are you looking for an organisation whose HEART principles (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork) define its culture? Where you can foster meaningful connections, feel supported, and make a lasting impact on the next generation?
Bright Horizons is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join Fair Oak nursery.
Benefits
- Childcare Discount: 50% off for your first child (TA’s apply)
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- 20 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Flexibility to purchase additional leave (TA’s apply)
- Private healthcare with 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Shift options: 40h (4-5 days), 24h (3 days) or 16h (2 days)
- Early access to wages
- Career support through a tailored professional development programme, including access to:
- A careers coach
- Extensive training opportunities
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The Role
You will:
- Plan, create, implement, and evaluate fun, engaging activities tailored to individual children’s developmental needs
- Encourage learning through play and lifelong pursuits in reading, maths, and creativity
- Maintain a safe environment fostering self-expression and cognitive development
- Work closely with colleagues and families to nurture trust and strong partnerships
Requirements
-Holds a full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years
- Passionate about inclusive, creative learning environments
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Clear knowledge of safeguarding, child protection practices, and safer-working rules
- Commitment to trust-building, teamwork, and parental collaboration
About Us
Bright Horizons is an employer with 13 years of Great Place to Work recognition, driven by: ✔ Serious commitment to safeguarding – this role includes DBS checks and safer recruitment practices ✔ An inclusive environment welcoming applicants with varying backgrounds or needs ✔ A culture where professional growth is celebrated and learning opportunities are extensive (from ‘World-Class Welcome’ inductions to long-term leadership support) ✔ A commitment to thankfulness and recognition – annual ‘Awards of Excellence’ and moments like Employee Appreciation Month keep achievements visible!
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Your Impact
By working with Bright Horizons, you contribute to a network of over 120,000 global employees dedicated to:
- Providing world-class childcare and education
- Supporting workplace-friendliness and work-life balance factors
- Showing appreciation for colleagues through ongoing growth initiatives
At its core, we aim to help our staff unlock their full potential – because with HEART, nothing less than excellence should be considered possible!
How to Apply
Or if you encounter any issues, email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com. For internal GTP-btns, consider our Employee Privacy Notice before applying. We’re looking forward to your application! 🌟
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