Job Description
Nursery – Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – £28,496 - £29,348 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Weybridge, Surrey
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Weybridge Day Nursery and Preschool qualified at a Level 2 or above. Bright Horizons Weybridge Nursery is in the heart of Weybridge town centre, and on the doorstep of a lovely recreational park. We are conveniently located just off the main high street with access to local bus stops and a wide variety of shops, cafes, and coffee shops to enjoy during your lunch break. We are a 10-minute walk from Weybridge train station and residential parking is available just a short walk away from the Nursery. Our Nursery is a beautiful grade 2 listed building with lots of natural light, character, and charm. Our long standing, committed team are lead by an experienced leadership team who lead with HEART and are very hands on, with a well being focused approach.
Our Benefits
- £28,496 - £29,348 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
- Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.
What we’re looking for
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
